Taylor-Mesilla Historic Site Instructional Coordinator Supervisor Alexandra McKinney talks with KC Counts about how and why the state's newest historic site came to be. Here is a transcript of their conversation:

KC Counts:

So why don't you tell us a little bit about the Taylor-Mesilla Historic Site and why it's so special?

Alexandra McKinney:

Taylor-Mesilla Historic Site, it is a multi-layered historic site that was donated to the state of New Mexico in 2003, became an official state monument the following year, 2004. And it was donated to New Mexico by the Taylor family. J. Paul Taylor, he was a local legislator. Before that, he was a teacher, principal, and associate superintendent with the Las Cruces Public School system. And only after retiring did he serve as a representative for

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