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.
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Letter to the Editor – Feb. 2026
A thank you letter from Cynthia Berk of Patagonia.
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Sing Along If You Know the Words
I wanted so bad to remain relevant to my niece and nephews that I unleashed something that I could not control.