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1945's first atomic test in New Mexico affected local communities, with downwinders within 150 miles of the explosion site experiencing radiation exposure and health effects.
"First We Bombed New Mexico" documentary highlights lesser-known consequences of US's first atomic test in 1945, affecting Hispanic ranching families, Tularosa Basin residents and Native American miners.
The film focuses on downwinders living within 150 miles of explosion site, suffering radiation exposure and health effects like cancer.
A bill passed by US Senate acknowledged downwinders, but stalled in House due to cost concerns.
The Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium is advocating for reauthorization and expansion of the Federal Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to include more people exposed to nuclear weapons work conducted by federal government.
La primera prueba atómica de 1945 en Nuevo México afectó a las comunidades locales, con personas que viajaban con viento en un radio de 150 millas del lugar de la explosión experimentando exposición a la radiación y efectos en la salud.