Taos
Coverage of Taos in the Nexus archive.
- Skeletal remains of Los Alamos ‘missing scientist’ could indicate suicide — or murder: sources
Melissa Casias, 53, disappeared near Taos on June 26, 2025, and her skeletal remains were found by a hiker on May 28. Her case is linked to 11 missing scientists across the US, with authorities considering suicide or murder.
- Family of Los Alamos lab worker found dead near handgun rejects suicide theory, suspects foul play
Melissa Casias, a 54-year-old administrative assistant at Los Alamos National Laboratory, was found dead near a handgun in Carson National Forest. Her family rejects the suicide theory and suspects foul play. Authorities have not yet determined the official cause of death.
- New Mexico identifies remains of nuclear lab employee missing for a year
Authorities in New Mexico identified human remains as those of Melissa Casias, a Los Alamos National Laboratory employee who had been missing for over a year. The remains were found alongside a handgun, sparking online speculation.