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🌱 Why investigators searched a Rio Rico home in the Guthrie kidnapping case
You won't want to miss Sahuarita vs Rio Rico on the Rio Rico Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Why investigators searched a Rio Rico home in the Guthrie kidnapping case
Also on today's calendar: Sahuarita vs Rio Rico and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 80 and low of 55 degrees.
- Wednesday: Some sun, then clouds; cool, temps: high: 78, low: 54.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Authorities are investigating a new possible ransom note, as the monthslong search for clues marches on. Here's the latest (kesq.com) — Investigators searching for missing Tucson-area grandmother Nancy Guthrie have repeatedly focused on Rio Rico, where a local man was detained and a home searched after surveillance images of a masked suspect were released. Authorities are still probing ransom notes, combing desert areas, and asking southern Arizona residents to review any video or information from late January and early February that might help, with rewards now exceeding $1.2 million. 
📸 Around Rio Rico
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rio Rico
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★ Featured events ★
- Sahuarita vs Rio Rico →
Rio Rico High School, 590 Camino Lito Galindo, Rio Rico
7:00 pm
Friday October 2
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Other local events
- Sahuarita at Rio Rico →
Rio Rico High School, 590 Camino Lito Galindo, Rio Rico
7:00 pm - Sahuarita vs Rio Rico →
Rio Rico High School, 590 Camino Lito Galindo, Rio Rico
4:00 pm - HECM CE for Realtors - 3 Hour Credit →
14 Esplendor Dr inside Santa Cruz County Chapter of WeSERV (West and SouthEast REALTORS® of the Valley), 14 Esplendor Drive, Rio Rico
10:00 am - Cholla vs Rio Rico →
Rio Rico High School, 590 Camino Lito Galindo, Rio Rico
7:00 pm - Desert Sunrise vs Rio Rico →
Rio Rico High School, 590 Camino Lito Galindo, Rio Rico
6:00 pm
Friday October 2
Tuesday October 20
Thursday October 22
Friday October 23
Tuesday October 27
📣 Rio Rico Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Galaxies, and Planetary Nebulae, and White Dwarfs, Oh My! →
Tubac Presidio Schoolhouse, Tubac
5:00 pm - 2026 Customs Compliance →
Tubac Golf Resort & Spa, 65 Avenida de Otero, Tubac - Boat Tours at Patagonia Lake State Park →
Sonoita Creek State Natural Area, 400 Patagonia Lake Rd, Patagonia
9:00 am - Sarah Mcquaid Live Concert →
Tubac Presidio Schoolhouse, Tubac
2:00 pm - Nogales High School Class of 1996 30th Reunion →
590 W International St, 590 West International Street, Nogales
6:30 pm - Benson at Lourdes Catholic →
555 E Patagonia Hwy, Nogales
6:00 pm
Friday October 2
Saturday October 10
Thursday October 15
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Does anyone know if the Vets in Nogales are taking on new patients?
We have been going to Green Valley but costs are unbelievable!! (Nextdoor Rio Rico North) - Join District 2 Supervisor Rudy Molera on Wednesday, September 30, at 5:00 pm in Rio Rico for a Town Hall.
Agenda: Expenditure Limit Public Presentation, BEAD Program, Infrastructure Projects, and litter. (Nextdoor )
- Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Rio Rico. Apply here.
- IHOP posted a job opening for Server in Nogales. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rio Rico here.
🗞 Nearby News
Nogales
- An expert on kingpins and coyotes (castlepinesconnection.com)
- Trump rejects temporary Iran ceasefire proposal as negotiations continue (fox10phoenix.com)
- New routine blood draw could diagnose Alzheimer's disease faster and cheaper (fox10phoenix.com)
Ok Rio Rico! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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