The January issue of the PRT is now live - Patagonia Regional Times

The January 2023 issue of the PRT is now live!

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You can also read every story from the new issue of the PRT at our website. Here are direct links to a few of the stories…

County’s Courthouse Lease Raises Questions

By Kat Crockett and Marion Vendituoli

Renting space in an iconic County-owned property to a controversial, foreign owned, for-profit entity raises several questions. We tried to get answers from County officials.

Town Doctor Retires

By Sarah Klingenstein

Dr. Molly Anderson is retiring after 28 years treating patients at the Family Health Center in Patagonia.

Fire Chiefs Discuss 2022, Anticipate Challenges Ahead

By Dottie Farrar

The Patagonia and Sonoita-Elgin fire services both had a busy 2022, and anticipate more of the same in 2023.

Covid, Flu, RSV Spiking in SCC

By Lynn Davison

If it seems like there is a lot of Covid around, that’s because there is. And there are also more flu and RSV infections.

New Trailhead Opens

By Robert Gay

A report from the grand opening of the Oak Tree Canyon Trailhead of the Arizona Scenic Trail.

Doing Beauty Better With Holistic Hair Care

By Jo Dean

Hairstylist Tami Blakely has opened a new salon in Sonoita to serve local customers looking for healthy, organic hair care.

HOPE Lends a Helping Hand to Recovering Addicts

By Kat Crockett

Inside a nondescript Nogales building, a dedicated staff of 12 works on the front lines of combating the growing effects of drug addiction in Santa Cruz County.

The Cemetery Trail Is Back

By Murphy Musick

Volunteers worked together to re-open the trail through mesquite woods, a favorite for locals and visitors alike.

Thanks to You, PRT Fundraising Campaign a Huge Success

By PRT Staff Reporters

To our generous readers who donated to the PRT during our recent fundraising campaign, we thank you!

Patagonia’s 50th Christmas Bird Count

By Jo Dean

An enthusiastic group of 42 birders participated in the annual citizen science program on Dec. 15.

Writing Into the Dark

By Dottie Farrar

She had none of the qualifications for being a writer, but she’s done it anyway: how civil engineer Karen Riggs became author K.C. Riggs.

Locals Pay Tribute to Joni Mitchell

By Sarah Klingenstein

Local band the Sashas and a group of amateur vocalists performed a set featuring renditions of songs from across Mitchell’s career.

How I Survived

By Rhonda Brew

Life as I knew it was gone in the blink of an eye, but I was still alive, with the task of getting it back.

Let’s Go Get Stones: Past Prospects

By Keith Krizan

It is in the black sand that gold can sometimes be found. The fact is, though, that I have yet to authenticate a single flash in my pan.

The Elves Did Their Part

By Cassina Farley

In some way Christmas brings out the anxiety in us all. For kids it’s, “Will it ever come?” and for us adults it’s “Will it ever stop?”

Life Among the Humans: Jews in the News

By Martin Levowitz

Whenever there’s some “secret plot” which we’re advised to fear, it’s both fun and traditional to blame it on The Jews – the world’s Eternal Boogie Men.