The PRT Newsletter for the Week of February 22, 2023
Long Ears Invasion
The ride, organized by Corona De Tucson resident and donkey expert Steve Shaw included participants from British Columbia, the Yukon and Quebec, Canada along with northern Arizona and two locals from Sonoita and Elgin.
French Canadian Dominique Lebrun brought her two donkeys, Pax and Jubi and her two dogs from Quebec heading out in a snow storm and met her long-time friend, Heather Cushman who drove down from the Yukon, in Pole Canyon, TX. Cushman had to be talked into making the trip and, “came down to just hang out and maybe do some bike riding” – until she started riding the donkeys. After that she was hooked and followed Lebrun to Arizona for some more trail riding. Lebrun had heard about Arizona and had planned on driving down but Covid put a delay in her plans until now. “This trip had always been on my bucket list” said Lebrun. Now that they have been here, especially this area of the state, “We will be back next year!”
After some unusually cold and windy weather, the clouds parted, the winds died down and this part of Arizona finally started to behave like it is supposed to this time of year. All had a wonderful time camping and enjoying this magical part of the US.
County Looks to Increase Winery Tourism
The Santa Cruz County government has begun the first phase of a new, $300,000 project to increase tourism around our region’s wine industry. Click here to read more at the PRT website.
Breaking News in Our Community
Hearing Held for Kino Springs Rancher Accused of First Degree Murder
During a preliminary hearing held on Wednesday, Feb. 22 at the Nogales Justice Court, Kimberly Hunley, chief deputy Santa Cruz County Attorney, alleged that George Alan Kelly shot and killed Gabriel Cuen Buitimea, 48, of Nogales Sonora, an unarmed man in an “unprovoked attack” during her remarks at a court hearing. The shooting took place on Kelly’s Kino Springs area ranch on Jan. 30, 2023. Click here to read more about today’s hearing.
Robert “Bob” Guthrie Laid to Rest
Remember When???
The PRT has been hard at work placing online hundreds of articles, photographs, artwork and poems from past years’ print editions of the PRT. Take a walk down memory lane with this 2019 article from the PRT archives…
New Dinosaur Found Near Sonoita
By Cami Schlappy
February 1, 2019
Fossils for Crittendenceratops krzyzanowskii have been found in the Fort Crittenden Formation. The dinosaur was a planteater, measuring about 11 feet long and weighing an estimated 1,650 lbs. The species lived here 75 million years ago.
Upcoming Community Events
Remember to check out and add any upcoming events to our NEW community calendar!
Feb. 26, 3 – 5p.m. Celtic, Folk and World Music Concert with Four Schillings Short
$10 General admission. Tickets at the door.
Coffee with the Chief – SEFD invites you to come by the station on Saturday, March 4th from 10 – 11:30a.m. for coffee with Chief Meredith. Come learn about SEFD’s new Community Connect program and hear important updates about recently adopted fire codes for the District.
Items of Interest in Our Community
Open Friday & Saturday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Find us on Facebook: Patagonia Community UMC Thrift Shop. Donations taken when we’re present – Thursday am, Friday & Saturday 10 – 1:00 pm. Donations by appointment – email the Church at:
patagoniaumc@gmail.com
The Patagonia ‘Music People’ are looking for some participants who like to sing, can read music and would like to help us make some pretty noise for the locals! Also, if you would like to play your oboe, clarinet, violin, cello, harmonica, drums or other instrument, there may be a spot for you to accompany the voices. We are a friendly, fun group and there are small ensembles that could use your help. This isn’t the Mormon Tabernacle but we do our best! Please call/text 617-645-4239 or email scfpaexec@gmail.com and let’s see what pretty music we can make!
Accompanist WANTED for the Santa Cruz Singers. Paid position. Must be able to sightread music and have advanced piano skills. Please call/text 617-645-4239 or email scfpaexec@gmail.com
BRN SEEKS VOTES FROM THE PUBLIC IN SUMMIT HUT BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL GRANT COMPETITION
Borderlands Restoration Network (BRN) is seeking support from the public in a voting competition for grant funding through the Summit Hut Banff Mountain Film Festival being held at the Fox Tucson Theatre on March 3.
BRN was named one of three finalists in the competition that now compete to receive the most votes to be the overall winner to receive proceeds from the event.
Voting is one-time only, with a valid email address. The public can participate by visiting www.borderlandsrestoration.org/banff.html and clicking the vote now button. Additionally, the public can help spread the word about the competition by sharing on social media or emailing to friends and family.
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
AZ Community Foundation Scholarship Application
The Arizona Community Foundation’s online scholarship portal is now accepting applications at azfoundation.org/scholarships. Scholarships are available to students in Patagonia and surrounding communities attending postsecondary schools during the 2023-24 academic year. Scholarships are available for high school seniors, current college students, graduate students, or adult re-entry students attending accredited two-year and four-year colleges and universities, as well as career and technical schools anywhere in the United States. Each award has its own deadline, with some closing as early as March 1 or as late as May. Students are encouraged to apply early to maximize their opportunities. Visit azfoundation.org/scholarships to access scholarship awards and learn more about scholarships available through ACF.
Los Charros Foundation Scholarship Application
We welcome scholarship applications from all students no matter their grade point average or the high school they attend. We focus on recipients that are in financial need, but we also support students from all demographics. We have received scholarship applications from youth with varying backgrounds. We also award scholarships to students already enrolled in college or trade/vocational programs. To apply, click on the following link: https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/scholarships/LosCharrosFoundation
PRT Community Calendar
The Patagonia Regional Times is pleased to offer our new Calendar of Community Events on our website. See online form here. Your text, photos and fliers all can be posted on the calendar. Click here to read our guidelines.
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