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LATEST NEWS FROM THE NETWORK
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Patagonia Mayor Wood to run unopposed for third term
March 26, 2026
With no challenger stepping forward, the race highlights how continuity—and limited competition—shape decision-making in rural communities.
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Building compassion is focus of new program for middle schoolers
March 06, 2026
The initiative introduces lessons and activities designed to help young adolescents understand others’ perspectives and build stronger peer relationships.
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Community Preps Summer Lunch Program for Kids
June 06, 2025
Through this collaboration, neighbors and friends are stepping up to help kids and their families.
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Federal Funding Freeze Hurts Local Nonprofits
March 07, 2025
Local nonprofits are looking at an uncertain future as they scramble to understand the impact of the January federal funding freeze imposed by the Trump administration on their programs.
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Sonoita Water Customers Face Rate Shock, Water Shortages
June 28, 2023
Over the last year, customers of the Sonoita Valley Water Company have been dealing with water shortages, low water pressure and leaking lines. Now they’re facing a doubling of their rates, too.
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As Hermosa Project Ramps Up, Local Concerns Escalate
June 01, 2023
As the Biden Administration accelerated the permitting process for the advanced mine development project, the mayor said he was “shocked” by the new projections of related traffic impacts on the small Arizona town.
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New Head of borderlands restoration network Takes Over
May 04, 2023
Dr. Rodrigo Sierra-Corona, Borderlands Restoration Network’s (BRN) new executive director, sees the work “environmentally and socially very relevant to this time and this place.”
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PVFR Is Ready to Pump and Roll
May 04, 2023
A new custom designed fire engine outfitted with state of the art features replaces the 1982 fire engine that has served Patagonia Volunteer Fire & Rescue (PVFR) for over 40 years.
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