The January issue of the PRT is out now!
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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…
Thanks to You, PRT Fundraising Campaign a Huge Success
By Marion Vendituoli
Holiday Scenes 2024
Photos by Marion Vendituoli, Robert Gay, Cassina Farley, Mary McKay and Linda Fong
Districts Deal With Gutfahr Embezzlement Fallout
By Marion Vendituoli
The three local school districts were hit much harder than Sonoita Elgin Fire District. Officials say about 20% of the losses should be recouped.
New Youth Cycling Program Gathers Speed
By Mary Tolena
Over the last year, local cycling enthusiasts have joined with the Patagonia Youth Enrichment Center to offer free mountain bikes, training and group rides on local trails to young Patagonians. Now they’re looking to expand into programs for public schools.
Fire Chiefs Review 2024, Discuss Challenges for 2025
By Dottie Farrar and Eddie McArthur
2024 may have been a relatively slow year for fires in eastern Santa Cruz County, but local chiefs are not complacent about the challenges facing their departments.
Town Council Notes
Notes from the Dec. 18, 2024 meeting of the Patagonia Town Council.
State Issues Lower Grades to Local Public Schools
By Carrie White
Superintendents registered disappointment with the scores, but argued the annual letter grades don’t tell the whole story.
Lobos Look to Carry Positives Forward
By Dave Lumia
The boys basketball team have figured out what it takes to be successful. Now they need to build upon those lessons.
Young Filmmakers Shoot Murder Mystery in Patagonia
By Carrie White
Family members, friends, the son of Les Blank and Cadbury Creme Eggs all played a part in the period piece’s two-week shoot.
We Lost a Good One
By Lynn Davison
Remembering Lee Katzenbach, a Patagonian who followed his own path.
Tough Times in Quail Land
By Dave Brown
There is some grumbling amongst the quail hunting fraternity.
Finding Fun and Joy in Exercise
By Carrie White
Here’s three local approaches to group wellness activities, each involving community and accessibility. And one throws in tacos and beer too.
Winter Exercise Options
By Carrie White
From biking to ‘Zoom Bachs,’ here’s a directory of group and individual exercise activities happening in our area this season.
Sonoita Teen Riding to Success
By Pat McNamara
With her recent competition wins, 18-year-old Addie Tomlinson has helped revive the Vera Earl Ranch’s performance horse program. “It’s more the horse than me,” she said.
New Book Celebrates Regional Restoration Efforts
By Harold Meckler
In ‘Forging a Sustainable Southwest,’ former Sonoita resident Stephen Strom shows how collaboration between stakeholders has been the key to successful conservation.
Former Stuntman Building Local History Library
By Pat McNamara
84-year-old Bunker de France, the self-styled ‘Empire Ranch Foundation Library Foreman,’ wants to build a library to preserve and celebrate local ranch history.
Delicate
By Cassina Farley
You never know how the outside world sees you—and never is this more apparent than when you receive a gift.
Let’s Go Get Stones: Destination or Journey?
By Keith Krizan
On Black Friday, I chose to forego the crowds of shoppers and instead elected to head for the hills. Specifically, Coronado Cave.
Starstruck: Henrietta Leavitt’s Cepheid Stars
By Harold Meckler
Someone, somehow, figured out ours was not the only galaxy in the universe. But who?
Glimpses Into Our Past: The Putnams of Sonoita
By Alison Bunting
The Putnam family arrived in Sonoita in 1912 with cows, turkeys and Rhode Island Red chickens. Here’s what happened next.
Nature Journeys: January Winter Wonders
By Vince Pinto
Wildflowers, butterflies, a wide variety of sparrows and a certain handsome rodent all show themselves during our winter season.
Check It Out at the Library
By Summer Smith
At the Patagonia Public Library, everyone knows your name and your dog’s, too.
