NM True TV - Abo Elementary School and Fallout Shelter, Artesia

While not open to visitors this most unusual school provides a glimpse into the national mindset and fears during the Cold War era. Artesia sits in what was considered both an economic and military target region for incoming nuclear weapons, and Abo Elementary School’s odd underground design is a historical reminder of the era. #NewMexicoTrue #NMTrue
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