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The Mystery of Mary Waters
Welcome to the latest episode of PReserving History and Democracy! In this episode, we're joined by Salvatore Patricolo, a local historian and member of the Doña Ana County Historical Society. Sal kicks things off by sharing his personal journey and what led him to Doña Ana County.
He then introduces us to the story of Mary Waters, discussing how a 'ghost story' evolved into a fascinating research project. Sal goes on to uncover who Mary Waters was, providing important context behind her life and legacy.
Next, Sal paints a vivid picture of the city during the time of Mary's death…
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