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🌱 Judge clears path for Hermosa construction as legal challenge continues

Patagonia, Arizona Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Judge clears path for Hermosa construction as legal challenge continues
  • Patagonia Lobos celebrate a historic volleyball playoff run

Also on today's calendar: Guided Birding Walks at Patagonia Lake State Park and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Nice with plenty of sun, with a high of 76 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Thursday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 74, low: 47.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 69 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Federal judge denies request to block South32 Hermosa Mine expansion on public land (azpm.org) — Construction of a power line and access road for Hermosa Mine near Patagonia can resume after a federal judge declined to temporarily block it. The ruling leaves unresolved a lawsuit by environmental groups, including Patagonia Area Resource Alliance, challenging federal approvals over groundwater and wildlife concerns. The judge found insufficient evidence of immediate, irreparable harm.
   

• Lobos make historic run to state semifinals (tncontentexchange.com) — Patagonia's volleyball team made school history with its first trip to the state semifinals, upsetting No. 3 Rock Point before falling to rival St. David. Coach Brenda Somoza credited months of preparation for the breakthrough season. Four seniors will graduate, but a large group of experienced players is expected back.
   

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

Nogales

  • Chairs in truck conceal massive fentanyl haul at Nogales border, CBP says (azfamily.com)
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  • Despite CBP no-show, Tubac residents meet to question need for checkpoint expansion (tucson.com)

Sierra Vista

  • Story from Via Elegante: 6 reasons to explore assisted living and memory care before a crisis (usatoday.com)

Ok Patagonia! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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