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Remembering "The Conscience of the Legislature"

J. Paul Taylor
Andrew Williams
J. Paul Taylor

On Friday, funeral services were held at the Basilica of San Albino in Mesilla for J. Paul Taylor, who passed away at the age of 102 earlier this month. Scott Brocato spoke with Cynthia Garrett, president of the Taylor Friends Group; and Rhonda Dass, who manages the Taylor Mesilla Historic Property, about their memories of J. Paul Taylor and his legacy.

Cynthia Garrett (left) and Rhonda Dass
Cynthia Garrett (left) and Rhonda Dass

Scott Brocato has been an award-winning radio veteran for nearly 40 years. He has lived and worked in Las Cruces since 2016. You can hear him during "Morning Edition" from 5am-9am weekdays. Off the air, he is also a local actor and musician, playing bass with his band Flat Blak around Las Cruces and El Paso.