Growing up in Antonito, Colorado, Ruben Archuleta often heard stories about the Penitentes, members of a secretive Catholic sect best known for their acts of physical penance. He talks about his book, Land of the Penitentes, Land of Tradition. (First broadcast January 15, 2004.)
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