The Excerpt
The Excerpt
USA TODAY
New Mexico’s nuclear past collides with U.S. weapons expansion
9 minutes Posted Oct 23, 2026 at 9:00 am.
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In The Hidden Cost of Nuclear Deterrence, USA TODAY explores how New Mexico still lives with the legacy of the Trinity test, as the U.S. plans to expand nuclear weapons production. This project was produced by USA TODAY's Zulekha Nathoo and Lamar Salter, and was made possible by support from Outrider Foundation and Journalism Funding PartnersLet us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to [email protected]. 
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