Immigration in the Rockies

Tools

Immigration in the Rockies

By Nichole Szemerei

Story Published: Apr 13, 2008 at 7:07 PM MST

Story Updated: Apr 13, 2008 at 7:07 PM MST

MONTANA - A recent report released this year on "Immigration in the Rockies" studied the rate at which immigrants are arriving to the eight state Rocky Mountain Region. These states include Montana, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming.

The report says immigrants arrive to the Rockies at twice the rate of the nation as a whole. From 2000 to 2005 the regional immigrant population rose 27%, versus 16% nationwide. Also, six of the eight states rank in the highest of unauthorized foreign-born residents from 40-54%.

About two-thirds of immigrants in the Rockies are Hispanic, but more than 60% of Hispanics in the region are not immigrants. There is not a single state in the Rockies in which the immigrant Hispanic population outnumbers the native Hispanic population.

Sunday, Apr 13 at 9:36 PM Lila Taylor wrote ...

People complain about American companies providing jobs in Mexico, more companies need to do this to provide jobs for Mexicans there..less Mexicans would be coming into the United States. They need jobs to provide food and housing for their families in Mexico.

Monday, Apr 14 at 1:29 PM Brittanicus wrote ...

Today! Now! YOU! Must decide the future of America? There will be absolute no chance to stop an Amnesty of immense proportions. Neither political parties can be trusted when it comes to the illegal immigration occupation of our country. More states are trying to enact strict laws for enforcement against predator employers. However, THE SAVE ACT has the teeth and packs the punch, to halt this pestilence overwhelming our wilting economy. NUMBERSUSA

Add a comment

Name:

Comment: 500 Characters Left

KULR-8 News, Sports, Weather and its affiliated companies are not responsible for the content of comments posted or for anything arising out of use of the above comments or other interaction among the users. We reserve the right to screen, refuse to post, remove or edit user-generated content at any time and for any or no reason in our absolute and sole discretion without prior notice, although we have no duty to do so or to monitor any Public Forum.

Your Weather Authority

Icon
Current Temp 45.0 °F
Fair
Wind : Southwest at
11.5 mph
Humidity : 31 %
Pressure : 29.50 in
More Weather

State Farm Sky Cam

More Weather

AP Video

On Demand

Stock Quotes
This content requires the latest Adobe Flash Player and a browser with JavaScript enabled. Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player.

Cast Your Vote

How will you shop this holiday season?

  • Spend More
  • Spend The Same
  • Spend Less

Links We Like