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On July 16, 1945, the first atomic bomb was tested in New Mexico—marking the beginning of the nuclear age. Eight decades later, as the United States prepares to spend over $1.7 trillion on nuclear weapons modernization and global arms agreements hang in the balance, the questions remain: What have we learned since that day? What have we forgotten and why does it matter?
Join Global Santa Fe and the New Mexico Military Museum for a community conversation featuring Christopher Preble, Senior Fellow at the Stimson Center and co-author of Gambling on Armageddon. Preble will examine the U.S. nuclear strategy, the logic driving modernization, and how we might chart a more secure path forward.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
5:00 p.m. Enjoy Refreshments and Explore Museum
6:00 p.m. Presentation with Q&A
Bring a friend and your questions.
This event is FREE and OPEN to anyone interested in how New Mexico’s nuclear history intersects with today’s global security challenges.
New Mexico Military Museum
1050 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe
THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – CLICK HERE TO RSVP
This event is generously Sponsored by Sarah Stimson Karis & James Karis
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