The PRT Weekly News Bulletin for Dec. 17-23, 2025

**Patagonia’s Emma Lewton (right) outraces Hayden’s Azalea Aringhard to chase down a loose ball during the Lobos’ astonishing 38-33 win at home last week.** *Photo by Dave Lumia*

In this week’s news bulletin:

Christmas season kicks off in sunny Sonoita at this year’s Small Town Christmas: photos and report by Pat McNamara

County sees wins in ongoing Gutfahr-related lawsuit against State, AZ Auditor General

Annual audit features in lengthy agenda for Patagonia Town Council’s Dec. 17 meeting

Sonoita-Elgin Fire District Board to meet Monday, Dec. 22

Lobo girls win, boys lose in home openers: report and photos by Dave Lumia

The Trail Riders of Southern Arizona donate $4,000 to the East Santa Cruz County Community Food Bank

Captured on video: A hairy rug drops by for a drink at a Borderlands Wildlife Preserve water spot

An obituary for Betty Jo “Bets” Stover, 1949-2025

Plus: School news, public service announcements, job listings, and information on upcoming concerts, holiday season events, Christmas services, nature walks, fundraisers, workshops, farmers markets, public meetings and much more

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