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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.
General Election debate: Arizona Attorney General
Republican Warren Peterson is challenging incumbent Kris Mayes for the position of Arizona Attorney General.
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.
Sunflowers spread their cheer, and much more
Sunflowers are providers not only of roadside beauty. They also serve as pollinators and are an excellent source of seeds for birds and wildlife.
DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS 2026 - Registration Information
DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS 2026
Proposition 418 - Alternative Expenditure Limitation - Home Rule Option
A resolution proposing an extension of the alternative expenditure limitation for the City of Nogales.
The Patagonia Regional Times Weekly News Bulletin for Sept. 16-22, 2026
Babocomari Bridge alternatives and costs; possible Border Patrol station next to Elgin school; Patagonia law enforcement; volleyball postponement; PARA meeting; SEFD birthday celebration; chiggers; and more.,
Engineers present costs, implications of 4 alternatives for Babocomari Bridge
HDR Engineering has presented cost estimates and a summary evaluation for four alternatives for the future of the Babocomari/Elgin Bridge.
Patagonia to continue law enforcement agreement with county sheriff
Patagonia has scrapped plans to reinstate the town marshal's office and will continue to contract with the Santa Cruz County sheriff's department for law enforcement.
