Bullets and Booze: Calles Forces Bring Naco to Its Knees

In a shocking display of power, the forces of Calles Commander, Col. Lazaro Cordenas, stormed into Naco, Sonora, and brought the town to its knees. On July 19, 1915, at 1046, 250 mounted Callistas descended upon the town, officially closing the saloons and ending the party. But this was no ordinary crackdown – it was a calculated move in the ongoing struggle for control of the border region. Alfonso Coronado, the Comisario of Naco, was killed in the crossfire, along with seven of his customs guards and police. Coronado’s death was a tragic reminder of the high stakes in this deadly game of cat and mouse.

The town of Naco had been a notorious hotbed of lawlessness, with its saloons and brothels attracting a rough-and-tumble crowd of gamblers, gunslingers, and smugglers. But for Calles and his men, it was more than just a den of iniquity – it was a strategic foothold in the ongoing struggle for control of the border. And with Coronado’s death, the Maytorena forces had lost a key ally in their fight to maintain control of the region.

The consequences of Calles’ actions were far-reaching, and the town of Naco was left reeling in the aftermath. The saloons were closed, the liquor was poured into the streets, and the people were left to wonder what the future held. The stage was set for a showdown between Calles and Maytorena, with Nogales as the prize. The fate of the border region hung in the balance, and only time would tell who would emerge victorious.

As the news of Coronado’s death spread, the town of Naco was thrown into chaos. The people were in a state of panic, and the streets were filled with the sounds of weeping and wailing. The town’s leaders were in disarray, and it was unclear who would take the reins in the aftermath of the crackdown. But one thing was certain – the days of lawlessness and anarchy in Naco were numbered, and a new era of order and discipline was about to dawn.

The forces of Calles were not done yet, however. They had a new target in their sights – the Maytorena forces, who were believed to be in pursuit of Calles’ men. The stage was set for a bloody and brutal showdown, with the fate of the border region hanging in the balance. The people of Naco were caught in the crossfire, and only time would tell who would emerge victorious.

As the dust settled in Naco, one thing was clear – the border region was a powder keg, waiting to be ignited. The actions of Calles and his men had set the stage for a conflict that would shake the very foundations of the region. The people of Naco were left to wonder what the future held, but one thing was certain – the days of peace and quiet were behind them, and a new era of violence and bloodshed was about to begin.