Members from local law enforcement, fire and emergency medical agencies participate in a three day Active Shooter Incident Management training hosted by Santa Cruz County Emergency Management and the Rio Rico Fire and Medical District. The training was provided by Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX). Agencies from across southern Arizona were invited to participated […]
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The December issue of the PRT is now live
*|DATE:F j, Y|* The December issue of the PRT is now live! Click on the cover below to read the entire issue in PDF format. You can also read every story from the new issue of the PRT at our website. Here are direct links to a few of the stories… Arson Suspect Cunningham Given […]
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Grant Awarded to Bring Broadband to Patagonia Residents
Valley Telecom has been awarded $2.1 million to expand broadband services via a fiber optic network.
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FBI Investigates Bribery Between Elected County Official and Large Property Owner
An FBI Special Agent filed a complaint in US District Court on January 28, 2022, against Luis Manuel Flores, an alleged bribery intermediary, stating he intentionally conspired with “Person A” to corruptly give something of value with intent to influence and reward an agent of the State or Local government valuing $5,000 or more. According […]
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December Calendar of ‘Big Read’ Events
The Patagonia Public Library and Patagonia Creative Arts Association (PCAA) have been selected to receive a 2021-2022 National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Big Read grant. The $5,350.00 grant awarded to Patagonia supports a host of programs and events all inspired by “An American Sunrise” by Joy Harjo. Harjo, who serves as Poet Laureate for […]
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Governor Lifts Restrictions While Vaccinations Continue
On March 25, Governor Doug Ducey rescinded all restrictions that had been put in place on businesses and residents to quell the virus’s spread. The executive order also prohibited any local jurisdictions from imposing mask mandates or limits on business operations. In response, Santa Cruz County (SCC) Supervisor Bruce Bracker, who represents the eastern side […]
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Meet the PRT Writers
This is the first of a series introducing the writers who regularly contribute articles and columns to the Patagonia Regional Times. Look for more profiles in upcoming issues. Bob Brandt A farm boy from Lancaster County, PA, after jitterbugging my way through high school,I earned B.S. and M.Ed. degrees at West Chester State College (WCSC) and […]
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Glimpses Into Our Past: Chappo Miranda and Jesús Maria Elías
Home of Chappo Miranda. L-R: Hadden McFadden, Norberta Miranda, Severa Miranda, Chappo Miranda (on ladder), Matilde Miranda O’Leary, Harry Heffner, ca. 1900. Photo courtesy Empire Ranch Foundation The January 2021 ‘Glimpses’ article tells the story of two of the vaqueros who participated in the famed 1890 cattle drive from the Empire Ranch, owned by Walter Vail, […]
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Holiday Scenes
Even though this holiday season looked a little different for many of us, with no large gatherings, no sitting on Santa’s lap, and a quieter Christmas than many of us might have liked, the Christmas spirit was still alive and well in our communities. Here’s to a healthier, safer New Year. Rebecca and Brett Smith […]
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VFB Delivers Xmas Gifts to Asylum Seekers
Marcella Ezrré and Robin Kulibert on their way to deliver a loaded truck full of items for migrants living in a bus station turned shelter, and elsewhere in Nogales Sonora, thanks to the many generous Christmas donations given to Voices From the Border. Photo by Chuck Klingenstein A young boy blows bubbles, part of the […]