Which statement is not true about The Legend of the Sangre de Cristo?

The assertion regarding Father de Mora discovering gold during a Catholic mission is not true because the legend primarily associates the discovery of secret gold mines with Father de Mora exploiting prisoners and slaves for mining efforts. The narrative highlights his ulterior motives and the clandestine activities surrounding the mines rather than framing them as part of a religious mission. The story emphasizes the lengths to which Father de Mora went to conceal the mine's location, as well as his use of forced labor, making it clear that the quest for wealth overshadowed any missionary aspirations he might have had.

Additionally, the other statements align more closely with the legend itself, which implies that the quest for gold was a hidden enterprise rather than a part of the Catholic mission's outreach. The lore surrounding these gold mines characteristically centers on themes of greed and secrecy, adding to the mystique of the Sangre de Cristo, hence making the claim of a discovery during a mission unsubstantiated within the context of the legend.