The PRT Newsletter for the Week of January 31, 2024
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Community News
South32 Releases Hermosa Mine Plan of Operations
South32 has released the Mine Plan of Operations (MPO) for its $2 billion Hermosa project. This federally mandated, 215-page document offers a detailed insight into how South32 plans to operate the mining project from start to finish. Click here to go to the PRT website where you can read South32’s press release and download the MPO itself. This story is developing. The PRT website will be updated as we have more information.
PUHS Celebrates 2024 “Hoopcoming“
PRT “My Furry Valentine” Photo Contest!
The 2024 PRT “My Furry Valentine” photo contest is underway as we celebrate our companion animals and the unconditional love they bring to our lives. It’s easy to participate. Please submit your photo and entry info to prtasted@gmail.com by Friday, February 9, 2024, to be considered. There are 10 DAYS LEFT to send in your photos. Photo Rules: Participants may enter up to 3 photos in as many categories as you like! Please include in your email: Name of the photographer, your pets name(s) and what you love most about your Animal Valentine. Please make sure photos are well-focused, sharp images that are high resolution.
Photo Categories: * Don’t Worry, Be Happy – happiest pet
* Cutest Pet
* Golden Oldies (senior pets)
* Best Friends Forever BFFs (more than one animal in photo) * Pets and their People The winners in each category will be honored with a $25 donation made in their pet’s name to one of the following local animal rescue/charities of their choice – SCC Humane Society, Kitty Kasa in Sonoita or Whispers Sanctuary in Canelo. Photos must contain domestic pets (no wildlife). Color and Black/White photos are acceptable. No professional photographers please. All photos submitted become shared property of The PRT and may be published in future articles online or in print.
SCC Seeking Community Members to Join Southern Arizona Culinary Tourism Steering Committee
Press Release Santa Cruz County, Arizona invites community members to join a Southern Arizona Culinary Tourism Steering Committee it is forming to shape the county’s cuisine tourism initiative. Click here to read the full press release. Use the QR code below to sign up or link at https://forms.gle/P7WcfCwQtQG3bBNe7.
Investigation into Former SEFD Chief Burns Out
In a letter dated Dec. 5, 2023, the Office of the AZ Attorney General Criminal Division and Special Investigation Section stated that they have decided not to initiate any further investigation involving the circumstances involving the 2021 SEFD Board termination of former SEFD Fire Chief DeWolf. Click here to read an article from the PRT Aug/Sept. print issue with in depth coverage of the reasons for termination.
Community School Info
The Elgin Community Club offers two $1000 scholarships for 2024 graduating seniors living in the Sonoita, Elgin and Patagonia area. Students attending Patagonia HS can pick up an application from Mr. Michael Young. Students attending other high schools can contact Ginny Cosbey at 520-820-6155 or email at gcosbey@yahoo.com for an application form or any questions you might have about the scholarships. Applicants eligable for the grant need to plan to attend a university, community college or trade school. We would like to give you a financial boost as you prepare for your future. Applications are due April 12, 2024. Completed applications should be mailed to: Ginny Cosbey PO Box 1245 Sonoita, AZ 85637
Elgin School has announced their 2nd Quarter Honor Roll Academic Excellence recipients. Click here to view the Honor Roll.
Community School Sports
Defensive Pressure pays off for Lobos Boys Basketball. The Lobos’ fourth win in their past five games gives them a nice jolt of momentum heading into the super-regionals. Click here to read more.
Lady Lobos Finish Strong, End State Tournament Drought. For the first time since 2016, the Patagonia Lobos girls basketball team will be playing in the state tournament. Click here to read more about the game and this year’s season.
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 December, 2016 article…
Sonoita Residents Rally Against Dollar General
By Robert Dorney
December 2, 2016
A donkey draped with the slogan, ‘I Only Shop at Mom & Pops’ was at the Sonoita crossroads on Nov. 19, along with nearly a hundred other demonstrators on foot and on horseback. They chanted, ‘No Dollar General!’ and ‘Buy Local!’ as they marched outside the construction site of the chain store.
Click here for our updated list of all the locations across eastern Santa Cruz County where you can find a free copy of the latest issue of the PRT print edition. The PRT is published on the first Friday of every month (except July and September) and is available at these distribution points while supplies last.
Submitting Community Events to the PRT
The PRT is committed to sharing details and information about upcoming community events with our readers at no cost in our weekly e-newsletter. Due to the large number of submissions, the PRT will no longer be able to post each and every poster in our newsletter. We will share a link to your event page or poster, or a brief description of each event. Each week we will post one or two event flyers. Please share your events via email at least one week prior to the event date. Poster submissions require a JPEG format along with a brief typed description about the event in your email to Nisa Talavera, Assistant Editor at prtasted@gmail.com. All submissions for the Wednesday e-newsletter must be submitted by Monday, 5pm.
Upcoming Community Events
Feb. 3 & 4: Acrylic Pouring Workshop at the Coop 3266 Hwy 82 The Coop. Click here to see event flyer.
Live Music and Events
The Cafe In Sonoita All Music Events are from 5 – 7 pm
Live at the Sage Stage –Autumn Sage Vineyards
SCFPA – Benderly Series Concerts and Events 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.
The Food Pantry in Sonoita is in need of donations such as proteins, canned chicken breast in particular, also low on peanut butter and jelly and beef stew. They also have a freezer now so can accept frozen goods. Please contact Joy at the Corner scoop for donation drop off times. They are also accepting dog food now.
Survey in English: bit.ly/OTPsurvey1. En Español: bit.ly/NuestraPueblo
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 (530) 990-4390
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. Special Event at the Tin Shed Theater – 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
The Santa Cruz Humane Society is looking to hire a cat kennel worker. Must like cats, must be able to lift around 30 lbs (bags of litter and cat food), and no allergies to cats. Job does require a lot bending and kneeling. Wednesday to Sunday with 34 hours weekly and possibility of making 40 hours weekly. Job includes – cleaning, showing cats to potential adopters, give medication to sick cats, and socialize with cats. For more information please call (520) 287-5654 and to apply please visit the shelter at 232 E Patagonia Highway in Nogales, AZ
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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