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Romney is a city in and the county seat of hampshire county, west virginia, usa. The new mexico penitentiary riot, which took place on february 2 and february 3, 1980, in the states maximum security prison south of santa fe, was one of the most violent prison riots in the history of the american correctional system. But the land of enchantment filled with usually friendly people holds a lesserknown but horrific claim as well. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Nov 19, 2016 still one of the most deadly prison riots to take place in american history, the 1980 riot at new mexico state penitentiary took place in the states maximum security prison. Scene of riot and mayhem yields 25 bodies at prison in new mexico. Riot photos still haunt female guard albuquerque journal. In new mexico state penitentiary riot, part ll i share two stories about the hauntings in old main. When it was over, thirtythree inmates were dead, all at the hands of their. Jul 12, 2017 33 inmates died during the bloody riots that swept new mexicos old main penitentiary in 1980. Newspaper articles 1980 riot at the penitentiary of new mexico. Til of the 1980 new mexico state penitentiary riot. Although the details of the 1980 new mexico riot were extraordinary in the lengths and depths of their brutality, the events which led up to them where a mundane mix of incompetence, bad governance and penny pinching. O n a frigid february night in 1980, a group of inmates in a dormitory at the penitentiary of new mexico began drinking a potent home brew created from fermented raisins and yeast smuggled from.

I do not think that a riot today at the penitentiary of new mexico would play itself out the way it did then. They could have escaped through a rear door, but the guards refused to open it. Rebellious inmates, who took over the new mexico state penitentiary in a riot that killed at least 18 prisoners early today, threatened to start executing guards and blacks tonight. Heres more about what 1980 prison riot at the state. On february 3rd, 1980, the riot at the new mexico state pen carried on into its. Deaths from riot nm ahgp nm genweb new mexico ahgp. The 1980 new mexico prison riot by abbey roudebush on prezi. During those hours of madness that were to follow, inmates would come in and hack at his dangling corpse with knives, beat it with pipes, mutilating it so totally that it was beyond recognition, a raw, bloody mass of flesh, by the time the uprising was over. Penitentiary new mexico tours of riot the jackalope. The inmate population fluctuated during the two periods of order and disorder. Til that in 1980 new mexico prison riot, prisoners. Inmates took complete control of the prison and twelve officers were taken hostage. Devastating penitentiary riot of 1980 changed new mexico and its prisons.

Prior to the 1980 riot, the facility was overcrowded and understaffed. That and a relaxed attitude to humanity amongst the men of the jail, proving the perfect storm for the hatred that later prevailed. Dec 21, 1981 since the riot in february 1980, in which 33 inmates were tortured and killed by fellow prisoners, nine inmates and two guards have been slain at the penitentiary. The 1980 riot at the penitentiary of new mexico was absolutely predictable to anyone who knew the conditions in the place. Albuquerque journal, march 30, 1980, prison perspective. These inmates immediately took the officers hostage and then ran to another dormitory where they attacked four more guards. New mexico is known for its southwestern cuisine, rich history, and its spectacular and varied landscapes. Attorney generals office attorney generals office part 2 of report of the attorney general on the february 2 and 3, 1980 riot at the penitentiary of new mexico. The santa fe prison was known as the old main, today the building is abandoned and used for movie sets and swat training. The new mexico state penitentiary riot, which took place on february 2 and 3, 1980, in the states maximum security prison south of santa fe, was the most violent prison riot in american history. Jun 07, 2016 the new mexico state library reference desk is frequently asked for materials and research assistance on the 1980 riot at the penitentiary of new mexico, and have created this subject guide to help researchers, survivors, and the public locate the materials more easily. See images and facts from the deadliest riot in new mexico prison history. On the night of the riot, 11 or 16 guards, the number is disputed were inside the prison watching over a plus inmates. It happened at the penitentiary of new mexicotime magazine called it the.

Inmates in dormitory e2 feigned sleep as three corrections officers made their. General on the february 2 and 3, 1980 riot at the penitenti. I was a principal researcher, analyst, and writer for the investigation, which took eight months to complete the report of the attorney general on the february 2 and 3, 1980 riot at the penitentiary of new mexico office of the attorney general, 1980a, b is composed of two parts. Feb 01, 2012 bob white, a new mexico corrections department retiree, describes his experience during the new mexico penitentiary riot, which took place on february 2 and 3, 1980, in the states maximum. The reforms that came out of the event changed prison protocols forever. The 1980 new mexico prison riot radford university. Devastating penitentiary riot of 1980 changed new mexico and its. Jun 22, 2014 santa fe, new mexico the most brutal prison riot the penitentiary of new mexico prison riot, which took place on february 2 and 3, 1980, in the states maximum security prison south of santa fe, was one of the most violent prison riots in the history of the american correctional system. A firsthand account of the 1980 riot at the penitentiary of new mexico. Devastating penitentiary riot of 1980 changed new mexico. A solid account of a terrible situation and its bloody resolution.

The 15 most violent prison riots in history therichest. In the early morning hours on saturday, 2 february 1980, inmates at the penitentiary of new mexico near santa fe overwhelmed four correctional officers during a routine inspection in one of the dormitories. Demands for better food, conditions and programming were forgotten as fury erupted from the residents. How a bloody prison massacre became a tourist hotspot. On a frigid february night in 1980, a group of inmates in a dormitory at the. New mexico attorney generals office, place published. For one thing, the protective custody unit where the most brutal killings occurred is now in a building completely separated from the main prison, as is the disciplinary unit. Images, history from the 1980 new mexico prison riot. Report of the attorney general on the february 2 and 3, 1980. Report mandated by section 9, chapter 24, laws of 1980, new mexico. A firsthand account of the 1980 riot at the penitentiary of new mexico hirliman, georgelle on.

Bruce king would later recall in his book, cowboy in the roundhouse. In the book titled the devils butcher shop, author roger morris goes into. Bruce king called in the national guard during the murderous rioting in february 1980 at the main unit of the penitentiary of new mexico. The new mexico state penitentiary was the location for the second deadliest prison riot in the u. Report of the attorney general on the february 2 and 3, 1980 riot at. New mexico state penintentiary riot in 1980 was second.

Til that in 1980 new mexico prison riot, prisoners in protective custody waited for 5 hours while prison gangs cut their way into the cell block with blow torches and then tortured and killed them. Officers recapture new mexico prison without resistance. The penitentiary of new mexico pnm is a mens maximumsecurity prison located in unincorporated santa fe county, 15 miles 24 km south of central santa fe, on new mexico state road 14. Report of the attorney general on the february 2 and 3, 1980 riot at the penitentiary of new mexico, new mexico. The new mexico state penitentiary riot, which took place on february 2 and 3, 1980, in the states maximum security prison south of santa fe, was the most.

Notwithstanding that morris occasionally leans towards the bromides of sensationalistic journalism, i cannot recall the. Some may find the contents of this video disturbing. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at. The saying goes that truth is stranger than fiction. The riot that began at the penitentiary of new mexico in santa fe at 1. New mexico state penitentiary riot santa fe, new mexico. Sep 23, 1980 see the article in its original context from september 23, 1980, section f, page 22 buy reprints view on timesmachine timesmachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. Report of the attorney general on the february 2 and 3. Report of the attorney general on the february 2 and 3, 1980 riot at the penitentiary of new mexico. Politics of a prison riot, by adolph saenz, the hate factory by georgette hirliman, the devils butcher shop, by roger morris. It is operated by the new mexico corrections department. The riot at the old new mexico state penitentiary is one of the bloodiest in the nations history 2 of 18 flip through this slideshow to see authentic photos from inside the state pen and learn.

New mexico state penitentiary riot, santa fe, new mexico. Several inmates were killed by other prisoners, with some being tortured and mutilated because they had previously. A firsthand account of the 1980 riot at the penitentiary of new mexico by georgelle hirliman online at alibris. In a 36hour period in 1980, the prison was trashed and acts of torture, rape, and murder were carried out against many prisoners. The new mexico state penitentiary riot, which took place on february 2 and 3, 1980. At least 18 inmates killed in new mexico prison riot the.

While some prison riots are started by an unruly group of inmates, this one was almost immediately prisonwide. Deaths from riot dona ana county, new mexico inmates killed 2 february 1980 the old penitentiary extracted from las cruces sunnews, a gannett co. Attorney generals office attorney generals office part 1 of report of the attorney general on the february 2 and 3, 1980 riot at the penitentiary of new mexico. The 1980 riot at the penitentiary of new mexico was the most brutal in u. Authorities think it was because of the poor prison conditions.