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Gunnison

  • Magdaleno Diaz is one of the many Cora people who immigrated to Colorado for opportunities to work higher-paying jobs. The highest number of Cora people living outside Mexico reside in Gunnison, which is attributed to increased risks of border-crossing and opportunities for permanent work in a safe community.
    Health & Science
    Collaborating with the Cora community in Gunnison
    The difference in language and beliefs between the estimated 350 Cora immigrants and the rest of Gunnison’s population has led to disparities, especially in health care and access, but Cora community leaders, Hispanic community leaders, and Gunnison Valley Health are collaborating to mend that divide.