Haunting memories linger at New Mexico's old state penitentiary

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Behind Bars: New Mexico Riot (2002) - in 1980, a riot broke out in the New Mexico Penitentiary. Furious, drugged rioters found axes and acetylene torches left by repairmen. They took the tools to the protective unit, where they began using them, first on the doors, then on the inmates... [00:48:54]

45 years later: Revisiting the deadly New Mexico prison riot

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This past weekend, the New Mexico Magazine team traveled to Carrizozo for the ninth annual Tularosa Basin Gallery of Photography exhibition, which showcased the winning photos from New Mexico Magazine’s 24th Annual Photo Awards! The evening featured appearances by artists who shared the stories behind their award-winning photos, and all the photos are available for purchase at photozozo.org.⁠ ⁠ 📍Check out the gallery at 401 12th Street in Carrizozo, Friday through Sunday, or by appointment.⁠ Ph