Former Warden Shares Details About Colorado’s Notorious Supermax

One of the most notorious prisons in existence, which houses some of the most notorious criminals in the criminal justice system, including terrorists and drug kingpins, is located just outside of Cañon City, Colorado, and is commonly known as Supermax.

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ADX Florence is a maximum security prison and is not only famous for its residents, but also for the fact that no one has ever escaped. Because it is so secure, insight into what it’s like behind its walls is rare.

However, one former warden of the prison recently sat down with a news station to give details of just what it’s like inside Supermax.

Former Warden Details what its Like Inside Colorado’s Supermax

Robert Hood served as the warden of Supermax between 2002 and 2005 and sat down with Jeremy Hubbard of FOX31 News in January and February of 2026 to talk about what it’s like behind the walls of the prison.

Involuntary Feeding at Colorado's Supermax

Hood, who referred to Supermax as the Harvard of prisons, spoke about something he referred to as involuntary feedings, which is when the prison staff is forced to feed an inmate who is on a hunger strike using a tube that goes through the inmate’s nose.

Colorado's Supermax + Range 13

He also spoke about Range 13, which is reserved for the worst prisoners and is a form of solitary confinement that holds criminals like El Chapo.

The Food isn't Bad at Colorado's Supermax

Hood even spoke about the food served to inmates at Supermax, which includes things like fajitas, and was compared to Chipotle by Hubbard.

The first interview that was conducted by Hubbard received so much attention that Hood was invited back to answer questions from the general public.

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Check out both videos below.