We’re kicking off 2025 with a bit of good news: Thanks to readers like you, we have raised over $40,000 during our year-end campaign! $15,000 of the funds raised will be matched by NewsMatch, a national organization that supports nonprofit newsrooms. 

These donations ensure the future of the PRT and will be used to help us continue to bring you the local news that you depend on us to deliver. They fund your community news services—the printing of the paper; the hardworking staff; and the PRT website, the weekly e-newsletter and breaking news alerts. 

In 2025, it will be more important than ever that our readers have access to factual, nonpartisan, accurate local news. We will continue our work to build a sense of community, encourage civil discourse, and promote local businesses, events and nonprofits. 

Stories you can expect to see in 2025 include coverage of actions at the county level that might not otherwise be publicized in our area, the impact to our local schools and fire district of the Liz Gutfahr embezzlement case, concerns surrounding the effects of mining development, school sports, the lack of affordable housing, and the impact of the growth of tourism in the region. 

In 2025 we will also be implementing a robust breaking news and emergency alert system to better inform our communities about wildfires, accidents, law enforcement updates, road closures etc. 

Our staff works hard to deliver our unique local news stories. We continue to work to improve our digital footprint, and to develop new tools and skills to support our evolving technical resources. 

Our committed group of volunteer writers continue to amaze us with their professionalism and dedication to the PRT. These individuals volunteer their time and expertise to keep our readers informed and educated about those issues and events that affect our community. 

Our dedicated Board members continue to work on our long-term goals and strategic planning to ensure that the PRT will be a viable news organization for years to come. 

Our PRT family members include not only our writers, our board members and staff, but also all of you that have supported us this year. We thank you for kicking off 2025 in the best way possible, especially as we emerge from the challenges of the past few years. Thank you for your investment in the future of the PRT because, especially in these tumultuous times, local news matters! 

From Our Readers

I appreciate all the people working at PRT to keep our local CommUNITY informed. – Carolyn S., Patagonia 

Love to know what’s going on in Patagonia/ Sonoita – Karen C. 

The best paper in the world! – Heidi and Zander A., Patagonia 

I value staying current with Patagonia news, even when we are elsewhere for many months each year. – Deborah L., Elgin 

Well, we love and appreciate OUR paper! – Penelope C., Patagonia 

The PRT equals community! – Bekki J., Patagonia 

The PRT is an awesome newsroom. It provides up-to-the-minute local news, helps me know my fellow citizens. I always look forward to all PRT publications! – Mollie W., Patagonia 

Appreciate quality reporting on matters of local interest – Avril F., Nogales 

This newspaper is a treasure. Articles and stories by and about our community helps to define what and who we are and gives us a sense of place and connection to it. – Tina H., Sonoita 

A local press fosters democracy.- Donna L., Alaska 

I enjoy reading stories written by local residents about local happenings. – Anette D., Sonoita 

I believe in the importance of what the PRT does, is & stands for. – Rosanne C. – Sonoita