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Annual Mount Cristo Rey pilgrimage canceled due to virus

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Statue of Christ on the cross on Mount Cristo Rey in Sunland Park.
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October 9, 2020 7:01 PM
Published 6:59 PM

SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico -- The annual pilgrimage to the top of Mount Cristo Rey is being canceled for this year.

It was planned for Oct. 25.

Organizers said they made the decision because of the coronavirus pandemic.

The path up the mountain has been closed for several months.

Organizers said they do not have plans to reschedule this year's event.

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