February 3 1980 penitentiary of new mexico riot book

It would change the face of the american penal system forever. State of new mexico office of the attorney general. Within minutes, four more of the 15 officers in the dormitory were also taken hostage. 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. This inmate riot lasted two days in a penitentiary which dates back to the territorial period. 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. Bruce king would later recall in his book, cowboy in the roundhouse. With acetylene torches they tortured the living and mutilated the dead. 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. New mexico state penitentiary inmates who seized the prison and took at least 12 guards hostage in a riot early today demanded the resignation of the deputy warden and negotiations on other issues, authorities said. New mexico state penitentiary riot, santa fe, new mexico.

Heres more about what 1980 prison riot at the state. Report of the attorney general on the february 2 and 3, 1980 riot at the penitentiary of new mexico, part 1. New mexico state penitentiary riot santa fe, new mexico. New mexico state penintentiary riot in 1980 was second. The 1980 riot was one of three documented riots in new mexico history. Devastating penitentiary riot of 1980 changed new mexico and its prisons. Inmates took complete control of the prison and twelve officers were taken hostage. Report of the attorney general on the february 2 and 3, 1980 riot at the penitentiary of new mexico. 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. 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. State attorney general report of the attorney general on the february 2 and 3, 1980 riot at the penitentiary of new mexico. Click the link above to view the complete library records for this item. Legacy of new mexico prison riot costs still linger today. Nov 12, 2017 inmate alphonso bruce 882812 and the 1980 new mexico prison riot.

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. On the night of the riot, 11 or 16 guards, the number is disputed were inside the prison watching over a plus inmates. Report of the attorney general on the february 2 and 3, 1980 riot at the penitentiary of new mexico new mexico. A dead wind blew over the cell blocks of new mexico state penitentiary as the riot of feb 1st 1980 raged beneath the sky. Devastating penitentiary riot of 1980 changed new mexico and. An inmates experience of the new mexico state prison riot. 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.

Feb 02, 2012 today is the anniversary of a very dark time in the history of new mexico. Albuquerque journal, march 30, 1980, prison perspective. 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. In the end the toll was 33 dead, 200 wounded, all prisoners none of the 12 correctional officers taken hostage died, although they were wounded and none returned to work. At least 18 inmates killed in new mexico prison riot the. It was saturday, under the sign of aquarius see birth chart on february 2, 1980. February 02, 1980, saturday, what happened on 221980. It happened at the penitentiary of new mexicotime magazine called it the. General on the february 2 and 3, 1980 riot at the penitenti. Rebellious inmates, who took over the new mexico state penitentiary in a riot that killed at least 18 prisoners early today, threatened to. Santa fe prison becomes an economic star albuquerque.

In the book titled the devils butcher shop, author roger morris goes into. The new mexico state penitentiary riot, which took place on february 2 and 3, 1980. The report of the attorney general on the february 2 and 3, 1980 riot at the penitentiary of new mexico office of the at. The santa fe new mexico state prison riot of 1980 was unbelievably brutal. This title is located at the following institutions. A former inmate who survived one of the deadliest prison riots in u. Report of the attorney general on the february 2 and 3, 1980. I was a principal researcher, analyst, and writer for the investigation, which took eight months to complete. According to wikipedia in the early morning of saturday, february 2, 1980, two prisoners in southside dormitory e2 overpowered an officer who had caught them drinking homemade liquor. On a frigid february night in 1980, a group of inmates in a dormitory at the. Forty years after inmates seized control of the new mexico state penitentiary, the costs related to the uprising are still being tallied.

I do not think that a riot today at the penitentiary of new mexico would play itself out the way it did then. A new mexico national guard helicopter leaves the new mexico state penitentiary south of santa fe during the feb. Unm zimmerman library, unm center for southwest research. The saying goes that truth is stranger than fiction.

Riot photos still haunt female guard albuquerque journal. Report mandated by section 9, chapter 24, laws of 1980, new mexico. 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. It was one of the most violent prison riots in the history of americas entire correctional system. Inmate recalls grisly 1980 new mexico prison riot koat. 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. 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.

It is operated by the new mexico corrections department. Over 30 hours of a february weekend in 1980 at the new mexico state penitentiary at santa fe, prisoners crushed other prisoners skulls with lengths of heavy pipe or hacked them to death with knives. Negotiations continued, but in the fallout of the most brutal riot in american history, questions would continue to linger. On february 2, 1980, there was an inmate uprising unlike any other in american history. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. 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. The untouched cross and the deadly new mexico prison riot. On february 3rd, 1980, the riot at the new mexico state pen carried on into its. The new mexico state penitentiary was the location for the second deadliest prison riot in the u. The devils butcher shop on february 3rd, 1980, the riot at the new mexico state pen carried on into its second full day. Images, history from the 1980 new mexico prison riot. 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. 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.

Report of the attorney general on the february 2 and 3, 1980 riot at the penitentiary of new mexico, new mexico. Famous people born on this day include florent balmont and eugene perelshteyn. A firsthand account of the 1980 riot at the penitentiary of new mexico hirliman, georgelle on. Devastating penitentiary riot of 1980 changed new mexico. Devastating penitentiary riot of 1980 changed new mexico and its. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. In that special week of february people in us were listening to rock with you by michael jackson. New mexico attorney generals office, place published. In february 1980, the new mexico penitentiary outside of santa fe became infamous for a prison riot that killed 33 inmates, making it the worst prison uprising in. In a 36hour period in 1980, the prison was trashed and acts of torture, rape, and murder were carried out against many prisoners. The santa fe prison was known as the old main, today the building is abandoned and used for movie sets and swat training.