Rollin Rice Richardson arrived in Arizona from Pennsylvania in the early 1880s and began cattle ranching and investing in real estate. A tough competitor, he initially “dabbled in mining,” and over the years bought and sold many mines. The 3R proved to be one of his most successful and lucrative operations. This is the story of how the 3R began—and ended.
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Nature Journeys: Snow!
Older residents have confirmed that our region – up until the last few decades – received more snow than it currently does. In southern Arizona, we can use all the precipitation that nature can muster.
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Local Author Publishes Memoir
Author Robert Cabot describes writing a memoir as being “fraught with all kinds of dangers.” Photo by Penny Cabot Robert Cabot, born in 1924, has lived a colorful and exciting life, pursuing his love for writing since the late 1960’s. He has lived part-time in Patagonia, just outside of town limits, since 2011, where he […]
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New Dinosaur Found Near Sonoita
Fossils for Crittendenceratops krzyzanowskii have been found in the Fort Crittenden Formation. The dinosaur was a planteater, measuring
about 11 feet long and weighing an estimated 1,650 lbs. The species lived here 75 million years ago.
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Meditation on a New Newspaper
As the PRT marks its tenth year of providing local journalism to this corner of the world, we are engaging in a year-long reflection and celebration. The following article was written in November 2009 by David Budd, one of the original contributors to the PRT. His words resonate just as strongly ten years later as […]
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Making a Difference: Ike Isakson
The PRT’s 2018 “Community Contributor” reflects on his 40 years of service to Patagonia—from town mayor to chief of the fire department to president of the International Order of Old Bastards (IOOB), a local organization that worked on town improvements.
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Taxes, secession topics at Sonoita town hall meeting
More than 100 Sonoita and Elgin residents gathered on Nov. 12 at the Sonoita Fairgrounds to discuss property taxes and the possibility of joining Cochise County.
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Empire Gardening: Creating Fungi Friendly Gardens
I tend to follow the natural path of the seasons. I like to hibernate in the winter, but it is a busy season to be a gardener. Cleaning out beds can be quite a chore, but a healthy bed is important for growth. Many gardeners use the tilling method this time of year to incorporate […]
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Elgin Woman Brightens Lives With Her Goldens
What does a retired educator with two people-loving, energetic golden retrievers do with her spare time to give back to society?
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PCUMC Thrift Shop Celebrates 35 Years
Leslie Schupp, of Patagonia, shows off the new jacket she bought at the PUMC Thrift Shop. Photo by Marion Vendituoli When people are on their way to the Thrift Shop owned by the Patagonia Community United Methodist Church, they often smile and describe a recent item they found that was a surprise, or a treasure. […]