Author: Nicole C. Brambila
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Why immigrants from South America choose Denver
In early November — long before the crisis at the border in El Paso, Texas spilled over into Denver — a bus of immigrants rolled into the Mile High City. Andrea Loya, executive director of Casa de Paz, had been communicating with a volunteer organization in El Paso since August to see if the Denver…
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Why immigrants from South America choose Denver
In early November — long before the crisis at the border in El Paso, Texas spilled over into Denver — a bus of immigrants rolled into the Mile High City. Andrea Loya, executive director of Casa de Paz, had been communicating with a volunteer organization in El Paso since August to see if the Denver…
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Migrant influx costs Denver $800K; Mayor Hancock issues emergency declaration
Mayor Michael B. Hancock issued an emergency declaration Thursday because of the recent wave of immigrants fleeing Central and South America to Denver — which has to date a price tag for taxpayers of about $800,000. Staffing is one of the main drivers of the cost, Hancock said at a press conference. Other expenses include food,…