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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 over 35 years. He has lived and worked in Las Cruces since 2016, and you can hear him regularly during "All Things Considered" from 4 pm-7 pm on weekdays. Off the air, he is also a local actor and musician, and you can catch him rocking the bass with his band Flat Blak around Las Cruces and El Paso.