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Julie’s Brother Sean
Julie Williams lived across the street from my childhood home in Tucson. She was a bit older than me, tall with flaming red hair and perfectly placed freckles. Her brother was my worst enemy. Sean Williams was the scary older brother of most nightmares. One chilly winter afternoon while Julie...
We Need to Hear Your Voice
As your county supervisor, I want to thank those attending the county’s two forums last month to shape Santa Cruz County’s Cuisine Tourism Initiative. I was especially encouraged by the overwhelming turnout at the meeting I attended at the Elgin Elementary School meeting on January 16. It’s my...
Volunteers Work to Rewild Old Roads in Coronado National Forest
Last October, the Sky Island Alliance (SIA) rolled out ‘Road Rewilding,’ a new volunteer program to support the Sierra Vista District of the Coronado National Forest (CNF) in their plan to close 160 miles of Forest Service roads in an area that stretches from I-10 to the Mexico border, including the Whetstones, Patagonias, Huachucas and Canelo Hills, and restore the land to its natural state.
Community, Mayor Voice Objections to Hermosa Water Permit at ADEQ Hearing
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) staff held a public hearing at Patagonia Union High School on Jan. 11 to receive community comments on their proposed renewal of South32’s Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (AZPDES) permit for its Hermosa project. An AZPDES permit places strict limits on all pollutants...
ADEQ Discusses Air Quality Permit, Monitoring for Hermosa Mine Project
On Jan. 11, experts from Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) addressed an audience of approximately 60 people in a public meeting held at the Patagonia School cafeteria. ADEQ presented a review of South32’s request for an Air Quality Permit for the underground mining of the Taylor deposit (zinc, lead and silver), and the Clark deposit (zinc, manganese and silver) referred to as the ‘Hermosa Project,’ located five miles from Patagonia.
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Manganese Expert Addresses Hermosa Panel
On Jan. 17, the Santa Cruz County Advisory Panel for the South32 Hermosa Project hosted Dr. Brad Racette, a leading neurologist in the field of manganese toxicity and Chair of Neurology at Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, an international center for neurologic disease treatment and research. At the meeting, Dr....
County Pivots Initiative After Community Outcry
Responses from Sonoita-Elgin residents to an online survey, followed by two contentious public meetings in mid-January, have persuaded Santa Cruz County to significantly reorient its Cuisine Tourism Initiative with input from a newly formed citizens’ steering committee. The initiative is funded by a $300,000 grant the County received from...
It’s Her Store-y
It’s the 30th anniversary of the opening of Global Arts Gallery in Patagonia and owner Adrienne Halpert sat before her large inventory of colorful items from all over the world, recalling her motivation for opening the store back in 1994. “I wanted to simplify my life,” Halpert says. “I...
Thank You to Our Generous Donors (2024)
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Vehicle Fire on SR83 Causes Wildland Fire, Now Contained
Developing — This post will be updated as we get more information. 4:30pm: According to SEFD Chief Marc Meredith, traffic is now open in both directions, and the wildland fire has been turned over to the Forest Service. 4:15pm: A vehicle fire at milepost 42 on SR 83, which...
Defensive Pressure Pays Off for Lobos
It was Senior Night at Patagonia High School gym, but junior Diego Carranza stole the show. Carranza scored 14 of his 20 points in the second quarter as Patagonia broke open a tight game and rolled to a 47-33 victory over Superior on Jan. 26. The victory improved the Lobos’...
Lady Lobos Finish Strong, End State Tournament Drought
For the first time since 2016, the Patagonia Lobos girls basketball team will be playing in the state tournament. The Lobos wrapped up their regular season on Friday, Jan. 26, with a never-in-doubt 47-18 victory over Superior. The win improved their record to 14-9 overall and 11-6 in games that count toward the state rankings. They entered Friday’s game ranked 13th in Class 1A, with a possibility of moving up higher.
South32 Releases 215-Page Hermosa Mine Plan of Operations
Developing — South32 has released the Mine Plan of Operations (MPO) for its $2 billion Hermosa project. This federally mandated document offers a detailed insight into how South32 plans to operate the mining project from start to finish. Following is South32’s press release and a downloadable PDF of the...
A New Sign Leads the Way in Patagonia
Press Release Jan. 23, 2024, Tucson, Arizona] – The Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area (SCVNHA) is pleased to announce on behalf of its partners—the Town of Patagonia and the Sky Islands Tourism Association—the installation of a new wayfinding sign outside the historic train depot in downtown Patagonia.
Lobos Boys, Girls Close In on State Playoff Berths
With a little more than one week left in the regular season, both the Patagonia High boys and girls basketball teams are in the thick of the race for postseason play. The Patagonia boys are coming off their best week of the season with back-to-back victories over 1A Tucson Southeast region rivals Valley Union and Duncan.
“My Furry Valentine” Photo Contest
PRT “My Furry Valentine” Photo Contest! The PRT is excited to launch our 2024 “My Furry Valentine” photo contest to celebrate our companion animals and the unconditional love they bring to our lives. It’s easy to participate. Please submit your photo and entry info to prtasted@gmail.com by Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, to be considered.
Pastor Says Goodbye to Patagonia
Pastor Patty arrived in town to closed doors. It was just after the Covid pandemic started and her new church, Patagonia Community United Methodist, was, like most businesses in town, locked down. Patty had no idea who her congregation members were, and never got to meet them for over a year, except by talking over the air to imagined listeners on the weekly radio broadcast she created.
Steve Getzwiller: A Visionary Straddling Two Worlds
A spiritual sense hangs over the Navajo Nation. Steve Getzwiller felt that. He lived it. Traversing a landscape that swings from desolate volcanic fields to lush forest land, he was in his element, traveling the same dirt roads for some 45 years. By his side, a cooler of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches prepared by wife Gail. A piece of foam thrown in the back of an old blue Suburban served as his bed.
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