The PRT Newsletter for the Week of April 17, 2024
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News
South32 Chooses Nogales for Hermosa Operations Center
The nine-acre office complex called ‘Centro’ will house 200 full-time employees. Construction starts by the end of this year. Click here to read more.
County Treasurer Resigns
Elizabeth “Liz” Gutfahr, Santa Cruz County Treasurer, resigned from the position effective April 12. The Board of Supervisors voted to officially accept Gutfahr’s resignation during a special meeting on Monday, April 15, 2024. Gutfahr has served as county treasurer for over a decade, initially elected in 2012.
State Attorney General to Attend Patagonia Town Hall Regarding Hermosa Concerns
Patagonia Mayor Andy Wood said the April 30 town hall would be a ‘listening’ event, with AG Kris Mayes wanting ‘to hear directly from the citizens of Patagonia to better understand the numerous issues facing Patagonia and South32’s impact on our community.’ Click here to read more
Sky Island ‘FotaFauna’ February 2024 Highlights
Critters caught on wildlife cameras in Sky Island Alliance’s ‘FotoFauna’ network in February include an adorable bobcat family, flying cottontails and a mountain lion sporting some big sharp choppers. Click here to read more
Support the PRT during our Spring Fundraiser
Can you help us by donating to our annual Spring Campaign Fundraiser? We have a hefty goal to meet this year of $5,000 by April 23. Can we count on you to help us reach our goal by donating to the PRT? Every dollar counts! As a nonprofit newsroom, we depend on donations and grants to be able to continue bringing you news and information that would otherwise go unreported. Community driven, community supported.
Remember When??
The PRT has been hard at work placing over 2,700 articles, columns, photos, artwork and poems from past years’ print editions on our website. Take a walk down memory lane with this article from 2016…
Small Affordable Houses
By Lynn Davison
May 6, 2016
Can a 300-square foot house meet a need for affordable housing in Patagonia? A ‘tiny house’ built by local developer Todd Lipton and contractor Kevin McKay at 446 Duquesne showcases the concept.
School Info
Elgin PTC Wine Club Fundraiser Event. Click here to see the event flyer.
Kindergarten Registration Info for 2024- 25. Click here to learn more.
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Upcoming Events
Apr. 20: Friends of The Sonoita Creek. Save the Date event flyer click here.
Apr. 21: 3 – 4:30pm SCFPA – Benderly Series Concerts and Events – 344 Naugle Ave. Patagonia Solistas de Sonora – A Benderly Concert Event
Apr. 26 – 27: 8am – 2pm Vine Church Rummage Sale. Click here to see event flyer.
Apr. 27: 9am – SAQHA Horse Show at the Sonoita Fairgrounds. Click here to learn more about the event.
May 4: 2 – 5pm Patagonia Youth Enrichment Center 10th Anniversary Party! Save the date.
May 4 – 5 and May 11 – 12: – 11am-6pm Lifeguard Training at the Patagonia Pool
Ages 14 and up – Deadline to register is April 18
Pre-registration is required, as is pre-course work. To register, email Mia Arochi marochi@psd0620.org and put LIFEGUARD TRAINING in the subject line. She will send the information to the instructor – pay attention to your email to get the information for your pre-course work. Cost: $175 will be reimbursed upon successful completion of the course if you will be covering the Patagonia Pool. Successful course completion is required for both paid and volunteer lifeguards. Make sure to get a receipt and a certificate. Upon registering for the class, a volunteer approval form from the school or a classified application will need to be filled out, all necessary for reimbursement.
May 4: 12pm – 5pm May Day PARA event in the Patagonia Town Park. Click here to view the event poster.
May 11: 5 – 9pm – Jaguar Rising – Art, Music and Spoken Word Event at the Wittner Museum. Click here to view the event poster.
Other Items of Interest
Volunteer with Tucson Audubon We still have an urgent need for Paton Center Birding Ambassadors in April! Volunteers will ensure feeders and water stations are maintained for the birds and will be the face of Tucson Audubon to all of our guests at the Paton Center for Hummingbirds. It won’t be long now that the Black-headed Grosbeaks are back! See details and sign up here to become a volunteer
The Patagonia Community Garden is inviting people in the community to join the Patagonia Community Garden in time for Spring planting. Both raised containers and garden plots are available for only $5/month. No previous gardening experience necessary. All ages welcome. Please contact David Fain at radarfain@gmail.com or text 928-380-6570.
BIRD WALKS at Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve on Saturdays, 8:30 – 11am. Space is limited – reserve your spot at tinyurl.com/PSCP-Birdwalk, or contact aaron.mrotek@tnc.org for more information.
The Arizona Rangers Sonoita Company meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at the SEFD training room in Sonoita. For more information contact Lt. Phil Burdine (520) 990-4390
Every Wednesday 12 – 3pm at the Patagonia Art Center – Crafting Circle. All welcome, bring your own supplies.
Employment Opportunities
PUHS is hiring for various school sports coaching positions. Click here to learn more about the opportunities.
Patagonia Public School Job Vacancy Announcement for School Year 24-25. Click here to learn more about the positions available.
We are a mustang and a mule who need your help! Approximately 1 hr a day to feed, pick up manure and water. Fri. – Sat. – Sun. $20 a day. Sonoita. 520-975-9920
Farmers Market Schedule
Patagonia Farmers and Crafts Market – Thursdays 10am-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.
Local Church Events and Schedules
St. Therese Parish in Patagonia
Patagonia United Methodist Church
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