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Hear from Mary Martinez White, who was born after the Trinity Test took place. Many of her family members have dealt with some form of cancer. (7/7)
July 21, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Below is Lucy Garwood, who was 13 when the blast shook her home. She said no one had heard of an atomic bomb or knew to worry about radiation. (5/7)
July 21, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Pictured below is Mela Armijo. She was 9 when the test took place only 14 miles from her home. (2/7)
July 21, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed an emergency declaration that night, urging President Donald Trump to send resources and aid. Clean up efforts began the next day. (2/5)
July 10, 2025 at 3:08 AM