The PRT Newsletter for the Week of January 10, 2023
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Community News
Recent Ringtail Sighting at BRN Wildlife Preserve
Watershed Restoration Program Coordinator, Aspen Theis, for Borderlands Restoration Network shared with the PRT this week, “We recently captured images of a ringtail, which is really exciting as they are rare to see and only the second time we’ve seen them on the Borderlands Wildlife Preserve cameras. The ringtail (Bassariscus astutus) is sometimes misleadingly called a ringtail-cat or miner’s cat. While they may have the agility of a cat and have been known to make their dens in mining shafts, they belong to the same family as raccoons and coatis known as the procyonids. The ringtail can be seen throughout the Southwest, as far north as Oregon and east as Oklahoma. They live in dens located in tree hollows, rocky canyon walls, and caves. It was named the Arizona State Mammal in 1986 and is common in places like Saguaro National Park, but they are quite secretive. While it has a wide range and is listed as a species of least concern, they are rare to see in the wild for a few reasons. More similar in size to a squirrel, they only weigh about 1 to 2 pounds. And unlike coatis who can form bands of 10 or more individuals, the ringtail is largely solitary. With a long black and white ringed tail, semi-retractable claws, and hind feet that can rotate 180 degrees, their incredible climbing skills make them tough to spot amongst the trees. They are also nocturnal, meaning they are most active at night. Both instances when they have been photographed at BWP have been at night.”
PES/PUHS Meetings To Discuss Fall 2024 Academic School Schedule
The Governing Boards of the Patagonia Elementary School (PES) and the Patagonia Union High School (PUHS) will decide on Jan. 17 whether the elementary and high schools will go to a four-day week starting in Fall 2024. Public hearings on the proposal are scheduled for January 10 at 5pm and January 16 at 5pm. Members of both the PES and PUHS governing boards will be present at these meetings, which are to held in the high school cafeteria. The two governing boards will then meet on January 17 at 3:30pm to decide the issue.
County To Host Meeting, Public Survey, Site Map to Obtain Public Input Regarding Cuisine Tourism Initiative
SC County will be hosting a community meeting on Jan. 16, 6pm at the Elgin Elementary School Gym in Elgin, requesting community input through an online survey as well as providing a SiteMap to receive community input regarding the Cuisine Tourism Project currently being researched for Sonoita AZ. A Community Meeting on Zoom is also scheduled for: 7pm, Jan 23, 2024
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xZz09 Meeting ID: 218 421 7485 Passcode: 082026 Click here to read more info on all three initiatives.
ADEQ Hosts Upcoming Public Hearing Meeting in Patagonia Regarding South32 Permit
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) will host a public hearing at the Patagonia High School. The purpose of this meeting is to receive comments from concerned citizens about the renewal of a permit to allow South 32 to discharge treated mine-affected waters from their Hermosa site in the Patagonia Mountains. The previous permit expired in January 2023. The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is responsible for administering the AZ Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (AZPDES) Permit. The AZPDES permit is for municipal, domestic, and non-domestic (industrial) discharges of pollutants to surface water that fits the definition of “waters of the U.S.” as described in the Clean Water Act.
Jan. 11 Public Meeting Schedule: Location: Patagonia Elementary and High School Campus
4 – 5:30p.m. in the Cafeteria Room: ADEQ will discuss and share information about Australian mining company South32’s request for an air permit. No comments will be received during this meeting.
6 – 9p.m. ADEQ will accept comments on the Permit Renewal for Australian mining company South32 to discharge pollutants into Harshaw Creek and Alum Gulch; this permit is known as an AZ Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit (AZPDES). Comments are due on January 12, 2024. Click here to go to ADEQ’s information page about the AZPDES renewal permit where you can access the public notice section, draft permit, and fact sheet.
Remember When???
The PRT has been hard at work placing online over 2,500 articles, photographs, artwork and poems from past years’ print editions. Take a walk down memory lane with this January, 2019 article…
Making a Difference: Ike Isakson
By Marion Vendituoli
January 4, 2019
The PRT’s 2018 “Community Contributor” reflects on his 40 years of service to Patagonia—from town mayor to chief of the fire department to president of the International Order of Old Bastards (IOOB)…
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Upcoming Community Events
GAME NIGHT CANCELED FOR THURS. JAN. 11 DUE TO WEATHER!!!
Jan. 13: 8:30 – 10:30am January Supplemental Food Bag at the Food Bank, 772 Harshaw Ave.
Jan. 20: 10:30am The Patagonia Museum will meet in the Patagonia Public Library. The brief business meeting will include the annual election of officers, review of the 2024 budget and financial reports and project updates. Dr. John Langellier, our guest speaker, will speak on the Buffalo Soldiers Chaplin and his latest book, More Work Than Glory: Buffalo Soldiers in the United States Army, 1866-1916. Click here to read more.
Jan. 24: – 9am – 1:30 pm Soil Health Workshop at the Tin Shed Theater in Patagonia. Click here to see event poster.
Jan. 27: 9am-2pm Thurber Hall at Patagonia Community UMC, 387 McKeown Ave. Please sign up today! All blood types are needed, as the USA is experiencing a critical blood shortage. To schedule your donation appointment, Click Here or call 1-800-RED-CROSS. Thank you for your kindness!
Jan. 27: – 2pm – The Frances Causey documentary film, Coronado: The New Evidence, will be shown. The film documents the discovery of artifacts from the 1540-1542 Coronado Expedition through Santa Cruz County including the first established Spanish colony and first successful Native American revolt in what is now the United States. Tickets are $15 at the Patagonia Trading Post. $20 at the door. Doors open at 1pm.
Live Music and Events
The Cafe In Sonoita All Music Events are from 5 – 7 pm Jan. 12: – Live Music Greg Morton Jan: 19: – Live Music by Tim O’Connor and Oliver Dewey Jan. 26: – Live Music by Dave Munsick
Live at the Sage Stage –Autumn Sage Vineyards Jan. 13: 1-4pm Music by Andy Hersey Jan. 20: 1 – 4pm Music By Sophia Rankin and the Sound
AZ Hops and Vines Winery Jan. 13: 6pm Speak Easy Event – Tickets Being Sold.
SCFPA – Benderly Series Concerts and Events Jan. 14: 3 – 4:30p Concert Series Event – Carla Fabris & Zachary Warren Jan. 28: 3 – 4:30pm Benderly String Quartet Feb. 2: 3 – 4pm Duo Entre-Nous
Local Library Events
For Monthly Events at the Patagonia Library, click here
Community Interest Items
The Community Page from the PRT print edition is now located on our website. Click here to view.
Longtime Sonoita area resident, Mickey Ginsburg is in hospice care. He was well known in the community for assisting residents and families with their healthcare needs throughout the years as the owner of the Old Pueblo Pharmacy in Sonoita for over 22 years. Mickey and his family would welcome cards and letters of support. Well wishes which may be to sent to his son Paul at Mickey Ginsburg, 4615 North Musket Rd., Marana, AZ 85653 Click here to read a story from the Jan. 2022, PRT print issue highlighting Mickey and his inspiring career.
A funeral mass for Paul Anthony Mihalik, Sr. will be held on Jan. 26,2024 at 10a.m. at Our Lady of the Valley Parish; 505 N. La Canada Drive, Green Valley, Az. The family requests that no flowers or plants be sent. Instead, notes to Lucy would be appreciated. Box 468, Patagonia, Az. 85624 Click here to read the obituary for Paul.
Every Wednesday 12 – 3pm at the Patagonia Art Center – Crafting Circle. All welcome, bring your own supplies.
8:00a.m. – Every Sunday Community Family Bike Ride. Meet in front of the Patagonia Lumberyard.
Join the Santa Cruz County Democrats for enlightening talks every 3rd Friday of each month 12 – 1pm. Full details and the Nogales location will be provided. Click here to view more details. The Santa Cruz County Democratic Party LUNCH AND LEARN will be taking a holiday break in December but will resume in 2024 at noon on the 3rd Friday of each month. Special Event at the Tin Shed Theater – Jan. 7: 12pm and Feb 9: 3pm. “The Janes” an award-winning documentary. Joined by Heather Booth, one of the original “Janes”, following the screening for a Zoom question and answer period. Refreshments will be served. Suggested donation for the event is $10.
Community Employment Opportunities
Community 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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