Applied Earth Science • Research • Education • Exploration
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For the Upcoming Tour
April 2026
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​The program invites participants to explore the story of American Nuclear Science, from its early discoveries to its evolving role in the clean-energy transition, through guided visits to uranium mines, testing areas, ecological sites, museums, and other historical and cultural landmarks that highlight New Mexico’s central role in the Manhattan Project and its continuing contributions to energy innovation.
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American Nuclear Energy Tour in New Mexico
Statues of J. Robert Oppenheimer and General Leslie Groves in front of Fuller Lodge in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
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Day 1 – Grants, NM | The Origins of Uranium Mining in New Mexico
Theme: Geological discovery, mining history, and community impact
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Day 2 – Albuquerque, NM | Nuclear Research, Innovation & Public Perception
Theme: How New Mexico became a center of nuclear innovation, from laboratories and museums to public education.
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Day 3 – Los Alamos & Santa Fe, NM | From Manhattan Project to Clean Energy
Theme: Tracing the Manhattan Project’s World War II origins, its scientists, and their ethical dilemmas to understand its legacy for advancing clean energy today.
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Day 4 – Trinity Site - The First Atomic Test
Theme: Exploring the origins of nuclear testing and its scientific, ethical, and geopolitical legacy.
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Day 5 – Carlsbad, NM | Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) and Carlsbad Caverns
Theme: Understanding long-term stewardship and geological solutions for nuclear waste management.