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The Changing Face Of A Rural Colorado Community

Published March 22, 2017 at 1:25 PM EDT
Isra Mohamud, 18, is a member of Fort Morgan's small East African population, many members of which work at the local meatpacking plant. (Luke Runyon/Harvest Public Media)
Isra Mohamud, 18, is a member of Fort Morgan's small East African population, many members of which work at the local meatpacking plant. (Luke Runyon/Harvest Public Media)

In Fort Morgan, Colorado, Muslims from East Africa are joining other immigrants from Central America and Mexico in the small, conservative farming community.

Luke Runyon (@LukeRunyon) of Here & Now contributor Harvest Public Media visited the high school and found a diverse student body and a community adapting to change.

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