The May issue of the PRT is out now!
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Governor, South32 Tout Jobs at Centro Groundbreaking
By Dave Lumia
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Hermosa project’s remote operating center in Nogales, Gov. Katie Hobbs hailed the development as providing a “new chapter for Nogales, the surrounding region and Santa Cruz County.” After the ceremony, South32’s Pat Risner talked with the PRT about ongoing negotiations for a Community Protection and Benefit Agreement.
Young Couple Opens Two New Businesses in Patagonia
By Mary Tolena
The Quail Covey, a new Patagonia cafe and gathering spot, is the second business launched by
the Luna family this year.
Never-Say-Die Lobos End Season With Improbable Win
By Dave Lumia
The Patagonia High School baseball team saved the best for last. Literally.
From Audubon, a Plan to Help Ranchers Help Grasslands Birds
By Sondra Porter
At a recent gathering, Audubon Southwest Executive Director Jonathan Hayes outlined how local residents and ranchers can support grasslands birds, whose numbers are in decline.
New Sonoita Tasting Room Is One for the Dogs
By Pat McNamara
Jan and Greg Moyer, co-owners of the new Four Tails tasting room in Sonoita, have found a way to combine two distinct passions: wine and dogs.
Notes From SEFD: Fire Safe Property
By Eddie McArthur
What does a fire safe property actually look like?
PUHS Senior Spotlights: Class of 2025, Part 2
Meet seven members of Patagonia High School’s class of 2025.
Patagonia Volunteer Fire and Rescue History Part III: 2000 – 2025
By Dottie Farrar
Five major wildland fires, three new trucks, four chiefs and an increase in the number of volunteers are all part of the powerful story of the company during this period.
Art Center Gala Honors Patagonia’s Artists
By Sondra Porter
The April 5 Patagonia Creative Arts Association event celebrated the work of dozens of local artists over the last 25 years.
Running With the Big Dogs
By Mary Tolena
Renowned author Phil Caputo
shared reflections at a recent Patagonia Library talk.
Yslava Leads Lobos On and Off the Court
By Dave Lumia
Patagonia High School junior Jaxon Yslava is the boys tennis team’s top singles player. He’s also a natural leader. “Without Jaxon, we wouldn’t even have a team,” says his coach.
Food Pantry Finds New Home, Needs Volunteers
By Pat McNamara
Pastor Tom Moffett of The Vine Church said any help readying the Pantry for operation would very much be appreciated.
Great Trees of Eastern Santa Cruz County: The Hollow Tree of Harshaw Townsite
By Cassina Farley
In my earliest memories of drives to Lochiel, all of us kids begged to stop at the hollow tree.
Glimpses Into Our Past: Beloved Teachers George and Mary Alice Bradt
By Alison Bunting
Here’s the story of George and Mary Alice “Sis” Bradt, the popular teaching team at the three-room Elgin School whose inventiveness is still fondly remembered.
Nature Journeys: May Day! May Day!
By Vince Pinto
How do our native species survive the sort of exceedingly dry conditions we are now experiencing?
Outdoors: Capturing Birds in Flight
By Dave Brown
Here’s a few tips on how to photograph moving subjects in nature.
Starstruck: When Light Turns Bad
By Harold Meckler
Turning down (or off) the lights not only helps migrating birds, but it also brings back the stars. What’s good for wildlife can be very good for us, as well.
Stay
By Cassina Farley
Why would anyone move away from Patagonia?
You Spoke, We Listened
By Nisa Talavera
Highlights from our reader survey.
Town Council Notes
Notes for the April 9 and April 23 meetings of the Patagonia Town Council.
Letter to the Editor
A letter from Lonnie Goff of Patagonia.
