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Historic A-Bomb Site Set for Revitalization

Thousands of visitors are expected to visit Trinity Site in southern New Mexico, where the world's first atomic bomb was detonated, due to the ongoing popularity of Christopher Nolan's film Oppenheimer. The site, usually closed to the public, opens twice a year, but this year's turnout is expected to be record-breaking. Visitors are warned of long wait times, limited facilities, and no cell service. While the film highlights the Manhattan Project, the Tularosa Basin Downwinders group plans to protest outside the gates, reminding visitors of the negative impact the atomic bomb had on residents' health and the environment.