SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – An old country store featuring hundreds of hand-crafted items just opened up in Santa Fe but what sets this shop apart is who makes these goods. Story continues below News: Albuquerque police officer indicted on charges related to soliciting sexual favors Education: Despite hot classroom complaints, Albuquerque parents want school calendar to stay the same News: Driver arrested for DWI after chase with New Mexico State Police Events: What’s happening around New Mexico November 22-28 Old Gumby's Country Store is a one-stop shop for high-quality handcrafted goods right off of Highway 14, just down the road from the state penitentiary. "Now you will have an opportunity to sell your products to the public, whether they are interested in art or they are part of correctional facilities shops. We've been doing out and letting them know that we want to build up inventory so we can display their works and make them available for sale to the public," said Alisha Tafoya Lucero, Cabinet Secretary of the Department of Corrections. This country store provides unique items to the community while simultaneously promoting and funding programming in New Mexico prisons. Shoppers are able to explore a diverse selection of products like handcrafted furniture and woven rugs and even request personalized items made by people incarcerated in state prisons. "It gives the inmates something to look forward to doing the sales, being able to showcase their arts and special talents out to the community and into the public, so it's really important for them and it just gives them another outlet to try out new skills," said Noemy Ponce, sale representative, Corrections Industry. She believes that providing inmates with these skills instills confidence. She said access to trade skills and certificate programs provides them with the necessary tools to be successful when they go back into their communities. "There is confidence that is built, whether it's working in a shop whether its knitting a blanket. They know they can start something complete something and be successful at it," said Lucero. All of the store's proceeds will go towards supporting the corrections industries which employ inmate crews across New Mexico and operate warehouses print shops as well as woodworking shops. Old Gumby's will also serve as a starting point for the old main prison tour. Visitors who purchase tour tickets will meet at the store which will be open once a month depending on inventory.