A work crew of inmates picking up litter along Interstate 25 near Santo Domingo Pueblo makes a surprising discovery: two fully-loaded handguns hidden beneath tumbleweeds. The New Mexico Corrections Department reports that the inmates immediately alerted their supervising officer, averting what could have been a dangerous situation.
Authorities, including the New Mexico State Police, have launched an investigation into the origins of the firearms, which were not reported stolen. Corrections Secretary Alisha Tafoya Lucero commended the inmates’ actions, emphasizing the gravity of the situation and the potential risks posed by the guns in a correctional setting. This incident underscores the unexpected roles inmates can play when faced with moral choices, prompting officials to reflect on the implications of the find.
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