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On March 25, Governor Doug Ducey rescinded all restrictions that had been put in place on businesses and residents to quell the virus’s spread.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 […]
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Edible Gardens
The final compilation of interviews with local residents on their gardens as part of the PRT “How’s it Growing?” series. https://youtu.be/4u3CqYoSetA “Edible Gardens”. Video created and edited by Francesca Claverie Watch the First Video Virtual Tour of: Kids & Their Animals
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New Transmission Line for South32
From UniSourceEnergy Services Sept. 2020 Newsletter to the Public (Click to Read PDF Document) Sept. 24, 6 to 8 p.m. Unisource Energy Hosts VIRTUAL Open House about Rio Rico-Harshaw Line “The Rio Rico-Harshaw Line will involve the construction of an approximately 20-30 mile, single- circuit 138 kV transmission line mounted on steel monopole structures. The […]
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Mining Company Presents Plans for New Road
South32 presented a project update and route study for mine traffic between the Hermosa Mine and Route 82 north of Patagonia to residents of the Red Rock area on August 4. Representatives of the mining project gave a power point presentation showing a proposed route, that they are calling the Cross Creek Connector, which would […]
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Anthony Fennell
Anthony Fennell Residence: How long? Sonoita; since 2017 Education/licenses/certifications/military: B.S. Environmental Biology conc: Herpetology; Eastern Illinois U, 2003 M.S. Environmental Sciences conc: Hydrology / Wastewater Remediation; Southern Methodist U, 2010 U.S. Army: 1999: Enlisted as Nuclear, Chemical, Biological Specialist 2003: Commissioned as Infantry Officer 2006: Transition to Intelligence Officer At present hold rank of Major, […]