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In March of 1919 Kate Farnham was appointed policewoman. Farnham was later joined by Virginia Méndez, who was called the first “gun totting, badge wearing policewoman.” Mendez was said to be tough and as strong as any policeman. Both women lost their jobs because of political alignment and the position was again abolished in 1923.Mendez went on to serve as deputy county probation officer for many years. Farnham was moved to the position as matron at Washington Park, but the position was abolished and she ran the Upson Hotel, a boarding house on Upson Street. Photo Credit: El Paso Public Library.

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