The March 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…
Lobos Open Baseball Season With 9-7 Win
By Dave Lumia
The Lobos got their 2025 season started on a winning note, giving Ryan Shore a victory in his head-coaching debut.
New Pastor Learns to Grow in Patagonia
By Linda Jade Fong
Sailosisavu “Losi” Koloto, the new pastor at Patagonia Community United Methodist Church, is a
California native of Tongan descent who spent his teenage years in four countries. Here’s how he ended up as a first-time pastor in a village in the Arizona desert.
Callaghan Vineyards Brings Home Five Golds
By Dave Lumia
Another year, another haul of medals for Callaghan Vineyards in Elgin from the nation’s largest wine competition.
Local Products Fill Shelves at New Sonoita Business
By Dottie Farrar
Lassoing local talent, Michelle and Brent Cole have opened Cliffrose Country Store as a showcase to the diversity of regional artisans.
Dog Meets Javelina—and a Friendly Parking Lot Vet
By Pat McNamara
Diego had blood on his shaggy coat, his rear hurt and he wouldn’t let me check him out. It was time for a visit with Dr. Jessica.
Two Lobo Basketball Players Earn All-Region
By Dave Lumia
Senior forward Diego Carranza and junior guard Emma Lewton were selected for the 1A South all-region basketball teams.
Free Workshop on Pest Management for Wineries, Gardens
By Carrie White
Handling pests like the Western Grapeleaf Skeletonizer and diseases like red blotch will be the subject of an April 8 workshop at Dos Cabezas.
Committee Discusses Affordable Housing Shortage in Patagonia
By Lynn Davison
Participants discussed definitions, looked at statistics and heard presentations on current efforts to meet the demand for affordable housing.
Notes From SEFD: Are We Ready?
By Eddie McArthur
How prepared are you to deal with a fire emergency?
Obituaries
Notes From SEFD: Are We Ready?
By Eddie McArthur
How prepared are you to deal with a fire emergency?
Nature Journeys: Beware the Eyes of March!
By Vince Pinto
As you spy different wildlife species this month, contemplate how they might be seeing you, as well as the world at large.
New Club Finds Health in the Spices of Life
By Carrie White
Sonoitan Jade DeForest’s popular new club is meeting monthly at the Patagonia Library to exchange information about plants and herbs as both food and medicine.
Starstruck: Starry Nights
By Harold Meckler
When I look at Van Gogh’s “Starry Night,” I don’t see darkness or turbulence; I am drawn to the light.
Chasing Gentleman Bob
By Dave Brown
When a hunting client of mine invited me down to his quail lease in south Texas I was all in, as I love to hunt wild bobwhite quail.
Skunk Tossing
By Cassina Farley
Every night we would get up, go outside and try in vain to remove the skunk from the chicken pen and every morning we’d try to figure out how the little SOB got in. By the end of the week I was more than a little sleep deprived and just a little bit crazy.
Glimpses Into Our Past: Elgin Store and Post Office
By Alison Bunting
By 1910 the population of Elgin had grown to 175 and residents were ready for services—like a post office and a general store—closer to home.
Town Council Notes
Notes for the Feb. 12 and Feb. 26 meetings of the Patagonia Town Council, including discussions about a food truck ordinance and a new South32-funded position.
Letters to the Editor (March 2025)
An update on the Patagonia pool from Beth Lofquist, and Christina Wilhelm shares news on a new coalition of Patagonia nonprofits.
Nothing Such As This
A new poem by Robin Tait Kulibert.