Letters from Daniel Blevins of Sonoita and Doug Morris of Sonoita.
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Channel your inner child and get the candy
It’s hard out here in the real world where the only thrills are breaking even on your taxes and paying off your car.
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Letters to the editor (April 2026)
Letters from Cynie K. Murray and Dick Bauerbach.
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My (former) life of crime
Shocking confessions of childhood misdeeds — and a request for forgiveness.
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ESA program raises concerns about equity
School choice must be balanced with accountability, transparency and a firm commitment to equity for all students.
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Marshal talks should put ‘horse before the cart’
We need a thorough discussion of law enforcement needs before Patagonia relaunches a Town Marshal’s Office.
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Letter to the editor – March 2026
A letter from Larry Spears of Sonoita on the responsibility of citizens.
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The aging writer
Aging teaches that not all friendships are meant to last, but all friendships are meant to shape us. Even those who disappeared left a memory etched in the heart.
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Man in a van
Years ago in Patagonia, the watchful eye of the community kept the town’s kids safe, and let them have a childhood filled with bike riding and fort building. Our kids today deserve the same.
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R.I.P. McGruff the Crime Dog
We Gen X kids high-fived the campus cop, knowing he was keeping us safe. Today we have masked guys grabbing people off the streets and terrifying schoolkids. It’s a far cry from what I learned growing up.