News across Santa Cruz County
Photo gallery: Community Confab
A total of 27 nonprofits representing arts, cultural, environmental and community service organizations, to name just a few, gathered at the Patagonia Lumber Company on Sunday to share information about their missions, services and ways to get involved.
Photo Gallery: Sonoita-Elgin Fire District commemorates 20 years of service
The Sonoita-Elgin Fire District commemorated 20 years of service to the community with a birthday celebration on Monday at the district’s station house in Sonoita.
Road-weary Lobos ranked 4th in 1A volleyball
Patagonia is ranked fourth in the initial state volleyball rankings for Class 1A schools. A leaky gymnasium roof has enabled the Lobos to play just two home matches in the season's first five weeks.
Trump administration sued to stop Hermosa mine expansion in Patagonia Mountains
Two environmental organizations filed suit challenging approvals by U.S. Forest Service and Fish and Wildlife Service, alleging violations of Endangered Species Act.
ADOT posts display boards for Babocomari Bridge project
A series of 11 display boards outlining the Babocomari Creek Bridge project in Elgin has been posted for public viewing by ADOT.
The PRT Weekly Bulletin for Sept. 30-Oct. 6, 2026
This week's bulletin features Lobos volleyball; lawsuit against Hermosa expansion; Babocomari Bridge proposals; air-quality monitoring project; borderland strip closure; grasshopper invasion; Fire District celebration; Patagonia Elementary students of the month; Community Confab…
Activists schedule ‘Day of Action’ on Oct. 4 in Lochiel as Forest Service issues closure order
Border-wall protests continue in the Lochiel area as the U.S. Forest Service closes off a strip of borderland 'to protect public health and safety.'
The Driving Range at Palo Duro will be closed for overseeding
General Election debate: Arizona Attorney General
Republican Warren Peterson is challenging incumbent Kris Mayes for the position of Arizona Attorney General.
Discover Patagonia’s superpower — with ice cream
All are invited to come out to the Patagonia Lumber Company on Sunday, Sept. 27, for the Community Confab Ice Cream Social and Non-Profit Fair to learn about Patagonia's multitude of nonprofits, their services and ways to get involved.
The Patagonia Regional Times Weekly News Bulletin for Sept. 23-29, 2026
Find out about Patagonia Community Confab; sunflower season; County Fair auction; CTE Student of the Month; School Superintendent debate; and more.
General Election debate: Superintendent of Public Instruction
Candidates Terry Leyba Ruiz (D) and Kimberly Yee (R) debate their positions for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction.