New Mexico City A Top Nuclear War Target

Above, a replica of the Trinity Atomic Bomb at the National Museum
of Nuclear Science & History in Albuquerque. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

It's a good thing that the city of Albuquerque, New Mexico is 120 miles from where I live. 

Not that I have anything against Albuquerque (except the liberal voters there), mind you, but it is listed as one of the top targets during a nuclear war.

At least that's according to an article posted in the Piñon Post.

They begin it with:

In the midst of global tensions and the specter of nuclear conflict, a recent analysis has pinpointed Albuquerque, New Mexico, as the 11th most vulnerable city in the United States in the event of a nuclear attack. The report, conducted by 24/7 Wall Street using research from experts, sheds light on potential high-priority targets and the associated risks faced by various American cities.

The study, which amalgamates research from Dr. Irwin Redlener and Stephen Schwartz, considered factors such as population density, distance to strategic military facilities, emergency preparedness, and ease of evacuation. The results position Albuquerque among cities where significant casualties and injuries are anticipated in the unfortunate event of a nuclear strike.

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