The fire chief and staff will share insights into current fire risks in our community, as well as essential safety tips to protect your home and vehicle.
Press Release
Community Dinner Raises Nearly $7,000 for Sonoita and L.A. County Fire Victims
Over 250 community members turned out for the fundraiser hosted by the Mountain Empire Rotary Club at Pioneer Hall.
‘Explosive Dramatic Comedy’ Coming to Tin Shed Theater Feb. 21-23
Press Release “The Velocity of Autumn” by Eric Coble, an explosive dramatic comedy, will be presented at the Tin Shed Theater on February 21 and 22 at 7pm and on the 23rd at 3pm. Tickets are $5 at the door. Produced by the Patagonia Creative Arts Association and directed by Gail Cleveland, the play is a […]
Feb. 27 Gravel House Dinner to Benefit ‘Patagonia Recycles’ Program
Press Release Help Us Celebrate Patagonia’s Recycling Program – February 27, 2025 If you’ve ever wondered how to give back to our local recycling program, Patagonia Recycles, this beautiful evening will be an incredible opportunity to do so. A gorgeous family dinner, a cute little bar with beer, wine, sparkling water and hot tea, live […]
[News Release] PARA Claims Watershed Protections Victory
PARA News Release In a victory for the Sonoita Creek watershed and all who depend on it, the AZ Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has agreed to strengthen long-overdue protections for Upper Harshaw Creek, Alum Gulch and Three R Canyon. ADEQ has agreed to update Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) surface water protections for these […]
(Press Release) ‘South32 Announces Key Community Partnerships and Hermosa Project Construction Milestones’
The company gave an extended update on mine construction and workforce development, along with new sketches of the remote operating center planned for Nogales.
News From the Mountain Empire Rotary Club
News Release On Sept. 28 the Mountain Empire Rotary Club (MER) held another free Community Dinner at the Fairgrounds in Sonoita. These dinners are sponsored by the Club to bring awareness of food insecurities for those in the area and help provide food items to our local Food Pantry, located at the crosswords in Sonoita […]
Dive Into ‘25 With the Patagonia Pool
The beginning of December might seem like an odd time to talk about what an asset the Patagonia Pool is but it’s the time to start planning for next year.
County Sues Arizona Auditor General, Alleging Negligence
The lawsuit argues that negligence by the Auditor General enabled the embezzlement of nearly $39 million from the County coffers by ex-Treasurer Liz Gutfahr.
Patagonia Pool Update (Oct. 2024)
This is an exciting time for the pool. There are definitely challenges, but things are coming along at a rapid pace.
