The PRT Newsletter for the Week of July 26, 2023 Photo by Sally Reichardt A young Says phoebe in Sonoita a week before leaving its nest. BOS Public Hearing Rescheduled for Aug. 15 To Consider Rezoning Along I-19 Corridor The SC County BOS will hold a public hearing to consider rezoning of the Rio Rico/I-19 […]
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The PRT Newsletter for July 19, 2023
The PRT Newsletter for the Week of July 19, 2023 Photo by Robert Gay Water flows at the Nature Conservancy’s Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve. Photo by Cynie Murray Cynie Murray shares a photo of her night-blooming cereus. The flowers are short lived and bloom only once a year, for a single night, though most put out […]
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The PRT Newsletter for July 12, 2023
The PRT Newsletter for the Week of July 12, 2023 Photo by Sally Reichardt A female oriole perches on a century plant blossom as a bee flies up to check out the flower. Celebremos offers dinner and dancing in Patagonia Photo by Robert Gay India Aubrey and Terry Stanford serve dinner at the Celebremos event […]
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Breaking News – Federal Agency Publishes New Timetable for Hermosa, Full Approval Expected in 2026
Breaking News Federal Agency Publishes New Timetable for Hermosa, Full Approval Expected in 2026 The federal permitting process for South32 mining of zinc and manganese at the Hermosa site is now well ahead of schedule. Full authorization could come as early as September 7, 2026. Here is today’s press release from South32: SOUTH32’S HERMOSA PROJECT […]
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The PRT Newsletter for July 5, 2023
The PRT Newsletter for the Week of July 5, 2023 Patagonia Celebrates the 4th in Style Photo by Robin Baxter The Patagonia fireworks lit up the night sky over the town. Photo by Marion Vendituoli The Mustangs 4-H Club’s float displayed several of the projects that the members are working on for the fair. Members […]
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June 28, 2023
The PRT Newsletter for the Week of June 28, 2023 Photo by Sally Reichardt A bumper crop of yuccas bloom in Elgin. Sonoita Water Customers Face Rate Shock, Water Shortages Photo by Marion Vendituoli Southwestern Utility Management Attorney Steve Wene addresses customers of the Sonoita Valley Water Company at a recent meeting in Sonoita. By […]
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Breaking News – Fire on Fort Huachuca Spreading Rapidly
Breaking News Fire on Fort Huachuca A fire has started on Fort Huachuca and is spreading rapidly. The US Forest Service and AZ Forest Service are on the scene. SEFD personnel are monitoring the fire on the Babacomari Ranch in Elgin. The PRT will update our website and our Facebook page as we have more […]
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Breaking News – Fire in the Coronado National Forest
Breaking News Fire in the Coronado National Forest From SEFD Chief Marc Meredith at 6pm this (Monday) evening: “A fire is burning in the wilderness area of the Coronado National Forest west of Gardner Canyon in Sonoita. The Forest Service has taken command of the fire and has called in aerial resources. SEFD currently has one unit […]
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The PRT Newsletter for June 21, 2023
The PRT Newsletter for the Week of June 21, 2023 4-H Members Learn Forging Skills Contributed photo A 4-H Club member starts to shape her knife from a horseshoe under the guidance of J. Ritchie. Contributed photo Smithy J. Ritchie describes the process of forging a knife to members of the Mustang 4-H Club. By […]
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The PRT Newsletter for June 14, 2023
The PRT Newsletter for the Week of June 14, 2023 Photo by Murphy Musick The flag at the Patagonia Cemetery flies proudly against the backdrop of the Patagonia Mountains. Demolition to clear for South32’s Cross Creek Connector Road Photo by Robert Gay This house at Cross Creek Cottages, north of Patagonia, was torn down on […]