🌱 What did state inspectors find in water from the Hermosa mine?

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• What did state inspectors find in water from the Hermosa mine?

Also on today's calendar: Boat Tours at Patagonia Lake State Park and 5 more events.

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Hazy sunshine and very warm, with a high of 79 and low of 39 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 77, low: 41.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 78 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Arizona Probes Proposed Critical Mineral Mine's Polluted Water Discharge (sej.org) — Residents should know that Arizona regulators are investigating polluted water discharges from South32’s Hermosa mine, located near Patagonia, after tests showed excessive levels of the heavy metal antimony. The project, part of a fast-tracked federal permitting program for critical minerals, could significantly shape the region’s environment and economy if it moves forward.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Patagonia

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• 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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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• Boat Tours at Patagonia Lake State Park
  Sonoita Creek State Natural Area , 400 Patagonia Lake Rd , Patagonia
  9:00 am
• unWINEd: Sound Bath + Vines
  Arizona Hops and Vines , 3450 AZ-82 , Sonoita
  9:30 am
• Sonoita Small Town Christmas — SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FAIR AND RODEO ASSOCIATION
  Santa Cruz County Fair & Rodeo Association , 3142 AZ-83 , Sonoita
  10:00 am
• Christmas at the Empire Ranch
  Empire Ranch , Sonoita, az
  10:00 am
• Sonoita Small Town Christmas
  Santa Cruz Fair Grounds , Sonoita, AZ, United States
  10:00 am
• The Old World Holiday Market at the Meading Room
  The Meading Room , 3470 Hwy 82 , Sonoita
  1:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• Boat Tours 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 December 11

• Rio Rico Hawks vs Tanque Verde Hawks
  Rio Rico High School , 590 Camino Lito Galindo , Rio Rico
  4:30 pm
• Tanque Verde Girls Varsity Basketball @ Rio Rico
  Rio Rico High School , 590 Camino Lito Galindo , Rio Rico
  6:00 pm
• Canyon Del Oro vs Nogales
  Nogales High School , 1905 Apache Blvd , Nogales
  7:00 pm

Friday December 12

• Untamed Confections — Tucson Fourth Ave Street Fair
  Untamed Confections , 2221 I-19 Frontage Rd Suite E-101 , Tubac
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Overnight Lane Closures 1-19 & Rio Rico Drive
  The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for nighttime lane restrictions on Interstate 19 at Rio Rico Drive, Esperanza, and… (Nextdoor )

• Air Methods posted a job opening for Flight Paramedic I in Rio Rico. Apply here.
• Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Nogales. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Patagonia here.

🗞 Nearby News

Nogales

• U.S. Embassy coordinates training for Sonoran state police officers (kjzz.org)
• Mexico has received more than 150,000 deportees from the U.S. under Trump administration (kjzz.org)
• Basketball Recap: Catalina Foothills Drops Highest Score of Season Against Pueblo (maxpreps.com)

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