As Colorado continues to see an influx of migrants, the state celebrates a new figure in place of Christopher Columbus. In 2020, Gov. Jared Polis replaced Columbus Day with Cabrini Day, in honor of Frances Xavier Cabrini, the Catholic patron saint of immigrants. 

"Oh my gosh, blessed. The first woman in Colorado and USA, so we are more than happy to have her, and have a holiday for her," said Luz Maria Villa, congregation member at the Mother Cabrini Shrine. Cabrini Day, which falls on the first Monday in October, is the first paid state holiday in the country honoring a woman.