🌱 How you can track Sonoita’s air as the Hermosa mine grows

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In today's newsletter:

• How you can track Sonoita's air as the Hermosa mine grows

Also on today's calendar: Guided Birding Walks at Patagonia Lake State Park and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 77 and low of 55 degrees.
• Friday: Breezy in the morning; sunny, temps: high: 76, low: 52.
• Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 80 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Monitoring the air in eastern Santa Cruz County (patagoniaregionaltimes.org) — Air-quality monitoring around Sonoita is ramping up as the South32 Hermosa mine moves toward full operation, and residents now have several ways to track local conditions. In addition to state regulatory oversight and company-run stations, the AirSMART community sensor network already includes two monitors in Sonoita, offering real-time particulate data that can help locals watch for long-term trends and potential mining-related changes.
   

📸 Around Sonoita

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Sonoita

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• NOMADEN MC – BLACK & GOLD PARTY →
  Nomaden Motorcycle Club, 137 N Huachuca Blvd, Huachuca City
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday October 3
• Rune's Long Table Dinner Series - Featuring Chef Pablo Valencia →
  Rune Wines, 3969 Highway 82, Sonoita
  5:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Sonoita Quarter Horse Show →
  Santa Cruz County Fair and Rodeo Association, 3142 S. Highway 83, Sonoita
  8:00 am
Saturday October 10
• Harvest Hounds →
  Four Tails Tasting Room, 3170 Hwy 83, Sonoita
  12:00 pm
• Harvest Hounds at Four Tails Tasting Room →
  Four Tails Tasting Room, 3170 Hwy 83, Sonoita
  12:00 pm
• Oktoberfest 2026 at Copper Brothel Brewery →
  Copper Brothel, 3112 Hwy 83, Sonoita
  5:00 pm
Friday October 16
• AZ 4-H Dog Clinic/Show →
  Santa Cruz County Fair and Rodeo Association, 3142 S. Highway 83, Sonoita
  8:00 am
Monday October 26
• Guided Birding Walks at Patagonia Lake State Park →
  Sonoita Creek State Natural Area, 400 Patagonia Lake Rd, Patagonia
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• PRT Writers Meeting →
  Patagonia Museum, 320 School Street, Patagonia
  8:00 am
• Plant Propagation at Borderlands Restoration Network →
  Borderlands Nursery & Seed, 42 San Antonio Road, Patagonia
  9:00 am
Saturday October 3
• Clyne Country Campout 2026 →
  28800 South Clyne Ranch Road, Elgin
• 54th Annual Art in the Park →
  Veterans Memorial Park, 3105 E Fry Blvd, Sierra Vista
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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• Sundt Construction, Inc. posted a job opening for Electrician Helper - Patagonia AZ in Patagonia. Apply here.
• The Stepping Stones Group, LLC posted a job opening for School Psychologist in Vail. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sonoita here.

🗞 Nearby News

Patagonia

• Groups challenge Arizona mining expansion over habitat concerns (missoulacurrent.com)
• Photo Gallery: Sonoita-Elgin Fire District commemorates 20 years of service (patagoniaregionaltimes.org)

Sierra Vista

• Sierra Vista Startups Invited to Compete for Sponsored One-Year Admission to UACI Incubator (realestatedaily-news.com)
• These Arizona cities were named top places to live in 2026. See why (mercedsunstar.com)
• Widespread storms continue Tuesday with heavy rain possible (kgun9.com)

Ok Sonoita! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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