The PRT Newsletter for the Week of June 7, 2023
Patagonia Priest Reassigned
On June 25, there will be a potluck immediately following the 10:30 mass in the parish hall at St. Therese’s Church, 222 Third Ave. in Patagonia. Anyone who wants to celebrate Fr. Alex and wish him good luck and farewell is invited. Call the parish office at 394-2954 for more information.
Permission Granted for Mineral Explorations in the Patagonia Mountains
By Robert Gay
On May 30, 2023, the Coronado National Forest (CNF), announced approval for two exploratory drilling projects in the Patagonia Mountains.
Arizona Standard’s Sunnyside Exploration Drilling Project has about 5,200 acres, covering Humboldt Canyon and a central ridge section of the mountains. Access involves two routes off Harshaw Road, north and south of the Hermosa Project, and use of the historic Flux Canyon Road. 7.8 miles of access roads and 30 drill pads were proposed. With no more than two drill rigs active at one time, the project will take about seven years. Maximum depth is 6,500 feet.
Arizona Minerals’ Flux Mine Exploratory Project, under South32, has about 1/5 the number of drill pads and about 5% of the roadway construction of the Sunnyside project. It sits on the ridge between Flux Canyon and Alum Gulch, over the former Flux Mine site. Six drill pads are proposed, with a total of 1,940 feet of Temporary Access Roads. Seven months – one year is the projected duration, and Flux Canyon Road would be used for access. Core hole depth is approximately 1,500 feet, with 18,000 feet of drilling estimated. To read the full article, click here.
A Note From The US Forest Service
With so many recent “#RxBurns”, we’ve had lots of questions regarding why we prescribe fire to the landscape. We utilize these burns to restore our forests to healthier conditions and reduce the risk that extreme fire behavior poses to our communities. Fire plays an important ecological role across the wildlands of the United States and smoke is a byproduct of fire and part of living in the Southwest. Click here to read the entire message.
No PVFR Steak Fry This Year
By Justin McEldowney
The members of Patagonia Fire & Rescue have decided to pass this year on what has annually been its biggest fundraising event. We didn’t start planning soon enough to run a successful event this June. Last year’s Steak Fry was well received and we hope our next effort will improve on that. We’ll be celebrating our 100 year anniversary. To read the entire message from the Patagonia Fire & Rescue, click here.
Santa Cruz County Resident Survey – Deadline Extended to June 9!
Santa Cruz County has kicked off its strategic planning process for its Three-Year Economic Development Strategy. As part of this exercise, we have prepared a survey to gather feedback about the business and community environment in Santa Cruz County. Your answers will inform the development of the strategy and recommendations. As a resident in Santa Cruz County, we would like to hear from you! This survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. The results of this survey will be confidential, remain anonymous, and be presented in consolidated form. Consolidated results will be available for distribution to respondents. Please complete the survey on or before Friday, June 9, 2023
Links for easy access:
English: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NW7H6FR
Spanish: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NWLWHYX
If you do not have access to a digital version, please feel welcome to stop by the county office and we will provide you with a printed copy to complete. Santa Cruz County Complex, Community Development Department – 2nd Floor
2150 North Congress Drive, Nogales, AZ
Remember When???
The PRT has been hard at work placing online over 2,100 articles, photographs, artworks and poems from past years’ print editions of the PRT. Take a walk down memory lane with this 2014 column…
In the Good Old Summer Time
By Cassina Farley
June 5, 2014
Well, it looks like summer time is upon us here in old Patagonia. I’ve always felt like summer belongs to the locals. The rain, thunder, and lightning are our reward for a year of hard work. We earn the smell of wet dirt and green grass. The summer brings the nightly concerts of crickets and bull frogs and the promise of those cool summer nights.
Click here to read the PRT 2022 Annual Report.
Upcoming Community Events
Thursday, June 8 at 5pm. You definitely won’t want to miss this! Don’t miss the last concert of the 2022-2023 season – THE BENDERLY STRING QUARTET in an homage to our friend and principal benefactor, Virginia Benderly. The program, a marvelous contrast in styles and cultures, displays the genius of the 18th century composer, Franz Josef Haydn and the mastery of the 20th century Columbian composer/violinist, Guillermo Uribe Holguin. Tickets are $25 and are available online: https://bit.ly/3MM56xq
June Food Bag Distribution
772 Harshaw Ave, Patagonia
Schedule:
9:15 Bird Walk
10:00 Sit Means Sit Demo
11:00 Smokey Bear
11:30 Pets for adoption
1:00 Woodsy Owl
Music at the Cafe in Sonoita –
The James Murphy Band!
June 24 @ 5:00 pm – June 24 @ 7:00 pm Rana Murphy, The Grasslands Songbird, and Jim Koweek have rebranded and are now the James Murphy Band.
Community Youth Summer Opportunities
Community Interest Items
Prioress Abbey is looking to hire baking staff. Position is Monday thru Friday assisting with the manufacturing of Communion Hosts. Two days per week baking and three days processing the hosts. Must be able to lift 50 lb. bags of flour. This position is working with the Abbey staff completing the production process. Contact Sister Rita for further details. 520-455-0481.
The Coronado National Forest recreation program is growing with new field-level positions in all five Ranger Districts. These recreation technician positions are permanent, full-time opportunities to help people responsibly enjoy the Sky Islands.
Apply on USAjobs.gov by June 12th. Don’t miss out!
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT INFORMATION:
Link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/729145700
Announcement number: 23-WE-GVA-11990029-DH-MR
Open and Closing Dates: 06/05/2023 to 06/12/2023
Tips for applicants:
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Sonoita Produce on Wheels (POWWOW) JUNE 17th! Sorting and packing fresh produce and assisting participants as they go through our farmer’s market style site. The shifts are 5:30 – 8:30 AM AND/OR 8:30 – 11:30 AM. *Those who volunteer for a shift will receive a complimentary unit of produce.
If you’d like to give back to your community in this way, please call/text Gardenia at 602.292.1616 and let us know which dates and shifts you’re able to volunteer. Thank you all in advance!
BARN HELP WANTED – 2 days per week, approx. 2 hr shifts, days negotiable. Pick up manure for 3 horses. $30 dollars/day. .5 mls from Sonoita on lower Elgin Rd. Possibility for more ranch work if you are a hard worker
Call: 858-805-5357
The Pool is Now Open!
2023 Pool Schedule
May 30 – Aug. 2nd
Monday through Saturday 8:30 – 9:45 Lap Swim
10:00 – 11:30 Water Aerobics
11:30 – 1:00 Summer School Program (06/05-06/29)
Swim lessons (07/05- 07/28)
1:00 – 5:00 Open Swim
5:00 – 6:30 Open Swim/Lap Swim
New Time for Bike Ride
Community Farmers’ Market Schedule Patagonia Farmers and Crafts Market -Thursdays 9am-12pm by Red Mountain Foods. Sonoita Farmers Market – Saturday Mornings 9am-12pm at the Sonoita Post Office parking lot (NW corner of Hwy 82/83) Sierra Vista Farmers Market – Thursday 10am-2pm at Veteran’s Memorial Park. Click here for more info. Nogales “Little” Mercado – Fridays 4-7pm 163 Morley Ave, Nogales. Click here for more info.
Gratitude Drum Circle
Meets at Patagonia Town Park by the gazebo Tuesdays 4-6pm, no experience necessary. Call 520-490-4991 for more info.
Community School Information
Patagonia High School is currently recruiting a High School Soccer Coach. Interested individuals can contact Nate Porter at the school for details.
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