🌱 See which Rio Rico grads just earned major college sports honors.

Cheers Rio Rico! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• See which Rio Rico grads just earned major college sports honors.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Hazy sunshine, with a high of 96 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Hazy sunshine, temps: high: 95, low: 62.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 95 and low of 60 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Emily Darwin, Grace Hughes and Emma Cazares earned recognitions (allsportstucson.com) — Rio Rico athletes are earning college-level honors, including softball standout Kiana Garcilazo at Central Arizona and track star Danny Knapp at Pima, both recognized as all-region or All-American performers. The story also spotlights many other Southern Arizona graduates excelling in college and professional sports, underscoring how far local talent is reaching.
   

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📸 Around Rio Rico

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rio Rico

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday June 17

• Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors →
  Santa Cruz County Government Complex, 2150 N Congress Dr, Nogales
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday June 9

• Regular Governing Board Meeting
  Santa Cruz Valley Unified District District Office/Boardroom, 570 Camino Lito Galindo, Rio Rico, A
  5:00 pm

Thursday June 11

• CtMS: Site Council Meeting
  Santa Cruz Valley Unified District Fiesta Room - Coatimundi Middle School, 1412 W Frontage Rd, Rio
  8:00 am

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📣 Rio Rico Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday June 5

• Guided Birding Walks at Patagonia Lake State Park →
  Sonoita Creek State Natural Area, 400 Patagonia Lake Rd, Patagonia
  9:00 am
• PRT Writers Meeting →
  The Patagonia Museum, 320 School St, Patagonia
  9:00 am

Saturday June 6

• Member Meeting – Guest Speaker Dr. Hunter Claypatch →
  Patagonia Public Library, 346 Duquesne Ave, Patagonia
  10:30 am
• Barnaby and the Butcher, Patagonia Lumber Co. →
  Patagonia Lumber Co., 295 McKeown Ave, Patagonia
  6:00 pm

Saturday June 20

• Boat Tours at Patagonia Lake State Park →
  Sonoita Creek State Natural Area, 400 Patagonia Lake Rd, Patagonia
  9:00 am

Thursday June 25

• Spain and the American Revolution with Phil... →
  Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St, Tubac
  10:00 am

Thursday September 10

• Santa Cruz Community Foundation’s Civic Leadership... →
  Tubac Golf Resort & Spa, 65 Avenida de Otero, Tubac
  5:30 pm

Saturday November 7

• Tubac Dia de Los Muertos →
  Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St, Tubac
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• On June 3, 2026, the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will hold a Study Session regarding the Vatere Lots in Rio Rico.
  Please see the agenda for more information. Agenda: https://santacruzcoaz.portal.civicclerk.com/event/392/files Watch the meeting live or review… (Nextdoor )
• A Look Ahead: What's Happening This Week
  ->Newsletter, June 1st, Subscribe: https://www.santacruzcountyaz.gov/802/Communications ->Board of Supervisors Meeting, June 3 at 9:30 AM https:/… (Nextdoor )

• Arizona Staffing posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Rio Rico. Apply here.
• Walmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Nogales. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rio Rico here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Nogales

• First-in-nation insect encountered in a commercial shipment of leafy greens at the Area Port of Nogales, Arizona (gilavalleycentral.net)
• 11 Cities In Arizona Where You Can Stretch A $1,800 Social Security Check (everafterinthewoods.com)
• 9-Year-Old Girl Killed in Rollover Crash; ICE Takes Impaired Mother Into Custody After Release From Jail (shorenewsnetwork.com)

Patagonia

• Monika Maria Aylward, 1941-2026 (patagoniaregionaltimes.org)

Sonoita

• Top Scenic Road Trips To Experience In Arizona This Summer (thunder981.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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