Carrie White

Jan 2, 2025 | patagoniaregionaltimes.org | Carrie White

Cadbury Creme Eggs, Les Blank and a telephone exchange. What’s the connection? “Goodnight, Operator,” a movie made locally by two 23-year-old, newly minted graduates of the University of Texas. Kate Mansberger and Oscar Labovich, producer and director respectively, spent 14 days, from Oct. 25 to Nov. 10, filming in and around Patagonia.

Jan 2, 2025 | patagoniaregionaltimes.org | Carrie White

A “snapshot in time” is how Daniel Erickson, the superintendent/principal of the Sonoita School District, describes the annual “grades” the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) issues for state schools. And while everyone wants an “A”, there is more to consider than a score garnered from a week of testing, said Erickson.

Jan 2, 2025 | patagoniaregionaltimes.org | Carrie White

The health benefits of physical activity vary with each individual. It is recommended that you consult with a physician before starting any exercise program. If you know of other group classes that should be included on this list, contact [email protected]. *NEW Biking: Group Ride: 8-9 a.m. Sundays, Gravel Church, 299 McKeown Ave., Patagonia. Contact: Contact: Aastral Muench, [email protected]. Benefits: Joint mobility, sleep, weight management, core strength, balance. Cost: Free.

Dec 5, 2024 | patagoniaregionaltimes.org | Carrie White

There are two things John (J.W.) Ambrose remembers about Catherine Kuhn. Maybe three.  One: his grandmother’s chicken and dumplings. “They were the best,” said the Cochise resident. Two: she loved to make popcorn balls at Christmas. “I remember her saying ‘you have to get the thermometer up to 1400 or 1600. I would sit there and wait. And she would remind me that a watched pot never boils.” Three: she played cards nearly every afternoon in her Patagonia home with good friend Laura Lewis.

Dec 5, 2024 | patagoniaregionaltimes.org | Carrie White

Adolfo Barela was a tough teacher by all accounts. Heading up Vocational Office Education at Patagonia High School, Barela demanded professionalism of the students entrusted to his care. No gum chewing. Respectful attire. Proficiency in shorthand and typing. A youthful grumble: “Why?”But a 17-year-old Cynthia “Cindy” Matus quickly learned the answer to that question when she beat out older, more experienced candidates for a job at a law firm in Nogales.