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Where To Celebrate Día De Los Muertos In Los Angeles

Dia de los Muertos at Grand Park (Photo by nesoxochi via the LAist Featured Photos pool on Flickr)

Nobody throws a Día de los Muertos party like Los Angeles. Celebrate life and honor those who have passed at these Day of the Dead celebrations around Southern California.

SATURDAY, OCT. 27; 7 - 9 p.m. Noche de Ofrenda Grand Park — 200 N. Grand Ave., downtown L.A. For the sixth year, the park partners with Self Help Graphics & Art and LORE Media & Arts for a night of altars and offerings to honor the dead. View installations created by local artists and community groups, performances by L.A.-based artists, including Quetzal and Grandeza Mexicana Folk Ballet Company, and traditional blessings led by the local indigenous community. The night coincides with Grand Park's weekend celebration (Friday through Sunday) of Día de los Muertos, with free guided tours of the artwork, altars and traditions of the holiday. COST: FREE; MORE INFO

SATURDAY, OCT. 27; 7 p.m. Catrinas Unidas LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes — 501 N. Main St., downtown L.A. The fundraiser features music by Mariachi Las Colibri, light bites and dessert from Gloria's Restaurant, wine by Puente de Rus and margaritas by Dragos Cantina. The event also features a lifestyle fair with artisanal merchandise, health screenings, healthy lifestyle products and services, and a panel discussion on the importance of women as civically engaged advocates. Proceeds benefit AltaMed's Women's Health Services & Diabetes Prevention Programs. COST: $125 per ticket; MORE INFO

Dia De Los Muertos celebration at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. (Photo by Marcie/LAist Featured Photos pool on Flickr)

SATURDAY, OCT. 27; noon - midnight Día de los Muertos Festival Hollywood Forever Cemetery — 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood This year's celebration honors the divine feminine in Coatlicue, the Mexica-Aztec goddess who gave birth to the moon, the stars and Huitzilopochtli, the god of the sun and war. Come dressed in calaca/Day of the Dead apparel and spend the day viewing altars, purchasing arts, crafts and food and enjoying the celebrations. Music by Panteón Rococó, Mexican Institute of Sound, Hello Seahorse!, Y La Bamba and Loli Molina. Children 8 and younger and seniors 65 and older get in for free until 4 p.m. Please plan ahead and carpool or rideshare. COST: $25; MORE INFO

SATURDAY, OCT. 27 - FRIDAY, NOV. 2 Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead Olvera St. — downtown L.A. The festival is a celebration of life, and not one of mourning. Community altars will be on view through Nov. 2, with live entertainment, face painting and kid activities taking place both weeknights and weekends. Each night at 7 p.m., a Novenario Procession through the street leads to a ceremony that incorporates pre-Columbian, Aztec, Mayan and Catholic rituals surrounding death. COST: FREE; MORE INFO

SATURDAY, OCT. 27; 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Dia de Los Muertos 5K Relay Run or Walk Recreation Park — 208 Park Ave., San Fernando You can form a team, run on your own or volunteer at the Blue Shield booth to share health info with the community at-large. After the race, spend the morning enjoying Aztec dances, ballet folklorico, Mariachi Music, art exhibiions and family altars. There will be face painting for kids. COST: FREE; MORE INFO

SATURDAY, OCT. 27; 5 - 8 p.m. Día de los Muertos Family Festival Canoga Park Youth Arts Center — 7222 Remmet Ave., Canoga Park Honor the dead and celebrate life at this family-friendly festival. COST: FREE; MORE INFO

A detailed view of Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead decorated skulls at the Valkenburg Christmas Market, the largest underground Christmas market in Europe, on December 1, 2017 in Valkenburg, Netherlands. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

SUNDAY, OCT. 28; 3 - 9 p.m. San Pedro Día de los Muertos Festival 398 West 6th St., San Pedro Celebrate the Day of the Dead in the South Bay with authentic Mexican fare, art and musical performances by the Mariachi Divas de Cindy Shea, locals Kotolan and Salt Petal. The festival debuts a tequila garden and features an ofrenda installation, honoring unsung heroes from Mexican culture including Jose Cuervo founding lady Ana Gonzalez Rubio y de la Torre, painter Maria Izquierdo, Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata and printmaker/illustrator Jose Guadalupe Posada. COST: FREE, but tickets required; MORE INFO

SUNDAY, OCT. 28 Día de los Muertos Celebration Forest Lawn locations in Glendale, Cypress and Covina Hills In addition to the arts, crafts, face painting and altars, each of the locations hosts its own programming and events throughout the day.

Glendale holds screenings of Disney's Coco at noon in English and at 2:15 p.m. in Spanish.

Cypress hosts a music performance by Mariachi Juvenil Herencia Mexicana.

Mariachi Divas perform in Covina Hills from noon to 4 p.m.

COST: FREE; MORE INFO

SUNDAY, OCT. 28; 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Día de los Muertos Art Festival Downey Theatre — 8435 Firestone Blvd., Downey The celebration of Mexican arts and culture features live music and dancing — including ballet folklorico and Aztec dancers — on three stages. There are also altar contests, car art, an art show featuring works by local artists, a sculpture alley, food trucks and a beer and wine garden. COST: FREE; MORE INFO

SUNDAY, OCT. 28; 1:30 - 5 p.m. Coco Warner Grand Theatre — 478 W. 6th St., San Pedro Catch the heartbreaking 2017 animated film. Aspiring musician Miguel, facing his family's ancestral ban on music, enters the Land of the Dead to find his great-great-grandfather. Reservations are required at Eventbrite. COST: FREE; MORE INFO

Hollywood Forever Cemetery's Day of the Dead Festival (Photo by Bob Kent via the LAist Featured Photos pool on Flickr)

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 31; 6 - 7 p.m. Mariachi de Uclatlán Fowler Museum — 308 Charles E. Young Drive East, Westwood This performance by Mariachi de Uclatlán, one of the first academic mariachi groups in the world, features well-loved mariachi standards as well as some new tunes, including Mexican songs of resistance and activism to go along the with the museum's current exhibition, "South of No North: Gato Negro Ediciones." COST: FREE; MORE INFO

An image from the 2017 animated movie Coco. (Courtesy of Pixar)

THURSDAY, NOV. 1; 6 p.m. Coco Under The Stars Downey Theatre — 8435 Firestone Blvd., Downey The pre-party starts at 6 p.m. with specials from local businesses and an information fair. At dusk, watch the award-winning animated film Coco, about Miguel, a boy who yearns to become a musician, like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz, but must fight his family's ban on music. In the process, he finds himself in the Land of the Dead, where he takes an extraordinary journey to unearth his family's history. COST: FREE; MORE INFO

THURSDAY, NOV. 1; 5-8 p.m. Día De Los Muertos celebration Sun Valley Youth Arts Center — 8642 Sunland Blvd., Sun Valley Expect a family-friendly evening of art workshops, student art exhibits, refreshments and entertainment. You can participate by placing an image of a loved one who has passed on the community altar. The evening concludes with a ritual dance by Danza Temachtia Quetzacoatl. COST: FREE; MORE INFO

Dia de los Muertos celebrants at Self Help Graphics in Boyle Heights. (Via Self Help Graphics' website)

FRIDAY, NOV. 2; 5-10 p.m. 45th Annual Día De Los Muertos celebration Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High School — 1200 Plaza del Sol, Boyle Heights Come dressed in your best Calaca attire to one of the oldest and most popular Día de los Muertos events in Los Angeles. It includes a traditional ceremonial blessing, food and craft vendors, face-painting, children's workshops and an exhibition, "How We Remember and How We Survive," on view at Self Help from through Dec. 21. COST: FREE; MORE INFO

FRIDAY, NOV. 2; 5 - 11 p.m. 5th Annual Día de los Muertos Art Festival 433 Pine Ave. — Long Beach Downtown Long Beach will transform into a grand celebration and street extravaganza with colorful costumes, dance, food, arts, crafts and music from around the Latin community. COST: FREE; MORE INFO

A woman gets her hair done before a Dia de los Muertos parade marking in the Mexican fan house in Moscow on June 29, 2018 during the Russia 2018 World Cup. (Photo by MAXIM ZMEYEV/AFP/Getty Images)

FRIDAY, NOV. 2 - SUNDAY, NOV. 4 Day of the Dead Weekend Old Pasadena — 41 Hugus Alley, Pasadena During the three-day event, dozens of Pasadena businesses will create altars that you can check out on a self-guided Tour of Altars. The weekend also includes a community altar, face painting and a salsa dance party with live music. COST: FREE; MORE INFO

FRIDAY, NOV. 2; 3-6 p.m. Día de los Muertos Celebration Forest Lawn — 51990 Jackson St., Coachella On Nov. 2, All Souls Day, there'll be arts, crafts, face painting and altars as well as other programming throughout the day. COST: FREE; MORE INFO

People in costume attend Hollywood Forever Cemetery's 19th annual Dia De Los Muertos event on October 27, 2018. (Photo by Chris Delmas /AFP/Getty Images)

SATURDAY, NOV. 3; 1-10 p.m. Noche de Altares 4th and Birch, Santa Ana Night of the Altars encourages participants to build altars in memory of deceased loved ones or to bring awareness to a social issue. The night includes cultural performances, live music, face-painting and free art workshops for kid and wares from local artists. You can also take photos with La Catrina, the modern-day icon of Día de los Muertos created by Mexican artist Jose Guadalupe Posada. COST: FREE; MORE INFO

SATURDAY, NOV. 3; 2 - 11 p.m. Day of the Dead 2018 Los Angeles State Historic Park — 847 14th St., Santa Monica HARD curates a festival featuring French duo Justice, South African avant-garde rap duo Die Antwoord and Australian electro stars Knife Party. Stage Two features emerging and established house music acts like Repopulate Mars frontman Lee Foss back-to-back with Felix Da Housecat, a live set from keyboard wunderkind Rodriguez and DIRTYBIRD's own Shiba San, J.Phlip, Dateless and OMNOM. The festival is 21+. COST: $70-180; MORE INFO

SATURDAY, NOV. 3 - SUNDAY, NOV. 4 Dia de los Muertos MUsic and Arts Festival Pacoima City Hall - 13520 Van Nuys Blvd., Pacoima The entertainment lineup features a diverse mix of sounds including cumbia, tejano, latin banda, funk, R&B, mariachi and Spanish rock. There will also be a catrina contest, face painting, and arts and crafts activities for attendees of all ages. Festivities happen from noon to 9 p.m. pm Saturday and from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday. COST: FREE; MORE INFO

Indigenous women pray near the grave of Francisco Aliaga at La Llamita cemetery in La Paz, Bolivia during All Souls Day on November 2, 2017. (Photo credit should read AIZAR RALDES/AFP/Getty Images)

SUNDAY, NOV. 4; 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 7th Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration Woodlawn Cemetery — 847 14th St., Santa Monica The family-friendly event urges visitors to honor the cycle of life and remember their ancestors. It includes altars, musicians, dancers, marigold offerings, a slide show honoring lost loved ones, food trucks and a communal memory wall. Free parking and bike valet. COST: FREE; MORE INFO

SUNDAY, NOV. 4; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 18th Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration Downtown Canoga Park — Sherman Way & Canoga Ave., Canoga Park Pay tribute to loved ones who have died at a festival with live entertainment, vendors, international foods, calaveras, art exhibits, altar displays, a children's art pavilion and a classic car show. COST: FREE; MORE INFO

SUNDAY, NOV. 4; 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Día de los Muertos Celebration Bowers Museum — 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, Check out decorated sugar skulls, papel picado (paper cutouts) and calavera puppets and masks. Aztec Dances of the Dead provides live entertainment along with a mariachi band and a folklorico dance troupe. You'll be able to munch on pan de muerto and sip Mexican hot chocolate while viewing a special ofrenda, where you can add your own note of love. COST: FREE; MORE INFO

BONUS: Marigolds are traditionally used to decorate altars for Día de los Muertos. You can find them in the Flower District, located in the L.A. Fashion District in downtown L.A. California Flower Mall - 825 S. San Pedro St. Includes over 40 flower vendors. Free to the general public. Mon. - Sat., 4:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Sun. 5 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Southern California Flower Growers & Los Angeles Flower Market of the American Florists Exchange - 754 & 755 Wall St. More than 500,000 square feet combined of fresh cut flowers, potted plants and floral accessories. Admission fee for the public is $2 on weekdays and $1 on weekends. Mon., Wed. & Fri. - 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Tue. & Thu. - 6 a.m. - 11 a.m. Sat. - 6 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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mikescharriesme-blog · 6 years ago

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Puerto Vallarta is always finding reasons to celebrate and this May is no different. For the month of May Puerto Vallarta will be celebrating everything from local culture to Pride Festival to sports to the vibrant gastronomy of the city. Festivities have already began with the International Folk Festival, the Puerto Vallarta Open and the International Symposium on Fireworks already taken place but the following are just some of what is happening in Puerto Vallarta.

May is Puerto Vallarta’s birthday! This year it celebrates 101 years as a municipality and 51 as a city. To commemorate this, each year the local government organizes the “Festival Cultural de Mayo,” a month-long, city-wide event that showcases the local culture. National and international artists participate in various concerts, events, and happenings all over the city and surroundings, bringing to life the sounds and rhythms of both Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and the world.

From May 13 to 19, Puerto Vallarta will host the Concacaf Beach Soccer Championship 2019. With the participation of the 16 best national beach soccer teams in the region, the 2019 edition is the fourth time that the destination receives this great championship. The two best-ranked teams in the competition will also ensure qualification for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Paraguay 2019.

Foodies will flock to Puerto Vallarta for its annual restaurant week. Kicking off May 15 through June 10, participating restaurants all across the city will offer special menus at discounted rates for diners looking to try the very best that Puerto Vallarta’s plates have to offer. Menus will be three courses, with three options available for each, and menu prices often discounted up to 50 percent. Sixty-one restaurants will be participating in this year’s event.

Following the success for the first two editions, Down Puerto Vallarta is returning to town on May 18 and 19, 2019, for its third rendition, bringing the best extreme bikers in the world to the streets of the historic downtown. Cyclists from 12 countries, including Chile and Brazil, will descend on Puerto Vallarta for a week of high-energy racing on back roads that run from the Cerro de la Cruz mirador to the Malecon below. Competitors will be racing to win more than $15,000 in prizes. Spectators will be in awe as cyclists navigate the steep slopes, dramatic descents, stairways, narrow alleys, and sharp turns of the Centro Historico of the city. Following the race, visitors can watch the bikers show off their skills, performing bike tricks, acrobatics, and flips on ramps constructed specifically for this freestyle competition.

Celebration is in full swing May 19-26 when Vallarta Pride Festival comes to town. This annual, energetic event pays tribute to the LGBT community for seven full days of artistic and cultural events, concerts, film projections, parades, beach parties, and endless fun at venues all across the city.

The Mexica Beach VolleyBall Open that draws together the best national ranked players. The setting will be Playa Camarones from May 25-27, and access is free. A total of 104 teams will attend, both male and female, divided against three different categories.

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prayagraj · 6 years ago

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More than 100 #wildfires rage across #Mexico as authorities declare #EMERGENCY Residents in the heavily populated #metropolis have been #warned to avoid outdoor activities and exercise, and have been advised to remain indoors with windows and doors tightly shut. The elderly, sick and small children have been advised to stay indoors as much as possible. Mexico City’s Environmental Commission has been under increasing pressure to act after ash and smoke over the city saw visibility drop significantly. The health authorities say fine particles in the atmosphere, as a result of the blazes, has skyrocketed to 158mg per cubic metre of air. For reference, the World Health Organisation recommends air quality of 25mg of fine particles or less. The current air pollution level in Mexico City has surpassed New Delhi – known to be the world’s most polluted capital city – which averages 113.5mg annually. Mexico City’s air pollution levels were historically seen as lethal to human health, but conditions steadily improved during the 1990s. However, recent years have shown signs of considerable deterioration. Ongoing dry weather conditions have led to a spate of wildfires breaking out around the city. There are currently around 108 wildfires burning across 17 Mexican states. According to El Universal, there are around 14 major fires in Guerrero, 13 in Oaxaca, 12 in México state, 11 in Veracruz, 10 in Michoacán, nine in both Puebla and Chiapas, six each in Jalisco and Chihuahua, four in Mexico City and San Luis Potosí, two in Tamaulipas, Hidalgo, Guanajuato and Yucatán, and one apiece in Aguascalientes and Querétaro. Around 7,500 firefighters are working around the clock to bring the blazes under control. Civil Protection chief León claimed that nine of every 10 fires that burn in Mexica are the result of “people’s carelessness or irresponsibility.” He added that 41% of blazes are caused by smaller fires that have spiralled out of control, while 10% start from discarded cigarette butts. The fire chief added that climate factors including high temperatures, wind and low humidity have contributed to the spread of fires. (at Mexico City, Mexico) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxgmZqJgpuM/?igshid=unuww7q1okg7

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gracespilkerr · 5 years ago

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How To Become A Firefighter In New Mexico

How to become a firefighter in New Mexico is a question I’m regularly asked by aspiring firefighters in the southwest. The state of New Mexico is unlike any other in the US with its dramatic landscape and deep cultural ties to its Hispanic roots.

There are times when you can travel through the state and may think that you’re in Mexico or Spain because of the architecture and culture.

Despite these differences, there are many of the same requirements to become a firefighter as you will find in other states.

How to Become a Firefighter in New Mexico

18 years old

Valid state driver’s license

High school education

Resident in the jurisdiction

Physically fit

Generally speaking, smaller departments as well as volunteer departments will require little more than these basic qualifications.

Career positions may be subject to tougher requirements further along the hiring and screening processes. Check with your chosen department to see what you need to do to meet their own standards.

Below I will talk more about these departments and the fire academies in New Mexico. I also want to discuss some other tips about language skills and specialist disciplines.

One quirk that I want to point out with the requirements for Albuquerque is that all applicants under 25 must be registered for selective service.

If you didn’t know, Selective Service is mandatory anyway for those between 18 and 25. So, this shouldn’t be an issue. It is just interesting that Albuquerque chooses to point this out.

Perhaps they feel that it is a sign of good character if you can prove you are willing to serve the nation

Firefighting in New Mexico

Bi-lingual firefighters are in demand in New Mexico due to the demographics and primary languages spoken in the states.

Statistics from the 2010 census show that as many as 994,000 Hispanic residents are living here.

That actually equates to 48% of the state’s population. It is recommended that those that can’t already speak and communicate in Spanish take classes.

These classes could prove to be essential when helping out communities that mostly speak Spanish. A few simple phrases can help you explain situations, calm citizens and get them out of danger with greater ease.

On the other side of the coin, there are sure to be many Spanish-speaking citizens from different minority groups that would love to join the fire service but aren’t sure if they’ll be able to.

However, New Mexico embraces those with Spanish as a first language. Below, while talking about some of the different training academies in the state, I will highlight some of these opportunities.

Wildfires in New Mexico.

New Mexico is arid, hot and prone to wildfire as the grasslands become dry. One spark in the wrong place can cause chaos. There are two approaches to tackling wildfire in the state and new firefighters need to be able to handle both.

The first is education. A community-minded, friendly crew member can pass on vital knowledge to the public to prevent careless accidents. Fewer tossed cigarettes and careless summer fires mean fewer threats.

The other is to train in wildland management to handle fires as they occur. The right strategies can keep fires away from people and property.

Fire Academies in New Mexico

If you’re interested in training to become a New Mexico firefighter, there are several academies across the state. There are many community colleges that will offer certificates or associate degrees to help new applicants get their start in the fire service.

Many departments will also have their own training divisions where volunteers can improve their knowledge and skills.

Albuquerque: Central New Mexico Community College

Roswell: Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus

Los Alamos: University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus

Las Vegas: Luna Community College

Farmington: San Juan College

Espanola: Northern New Mexico College

The University campus in Roswell is home to a Fire Science course where students can earn an associate degree in applied arts and sciences.

The course is open to people that are already a part of the fire service and want to improve their skills and knowledge. The faculty here offers courses in three areas.

Emergency Medical Service courses will improve an individual’s knowledge of life-threatening emergencies and help them deal with casualties.

Structural Firefighting looks at dealing with buildings and other large structures that may be at risk in a large fire.

Then there is the wild land training for wildfire control. Successful students can transfer credits into a Bachelor’s degree if they wish. You can learn more here.

Albuquerque Fire Academy

This academy is an impressive facility with a lot to offer. There are training programs available here for students and firefighters at different levels in their career.

Cadets can come here to take part in a dedicated training course that prepares them for the exams for Firefighter 1 and Firefighter 2.

The term “cadet” gives a good indication of the intensity and style of this 20-week course. Another benefit of this department is the Paramedic School. There are few like it in the US so Albuquerque firefighters should take advantage of it.

This 11-month course teaches essential medical skills for first responders. You can find out more about the facility and options here.

As I mentioned above, Spanish-speaking firefighters have some interesting options here. The first I want to highlight in the Learning Network provided by the Forest Service.

Here teams from across departments and also international teams can train with the best equipment in their first language. Past courses have occurred in the Santa Fe National Forest.

The main aim here is building knowledge about forest fires and wildland management.

Then there is Everett Fire Department and their emergency preparedness lessons. Here they provide an eight-week program about emergencies in the community to help their staff connect with people in their jurisdiction.

This has expanded to include Spanish language classes. This small change opens the course up to more people for a more inclusive experience. As a result, the community can benefit further.

Major Fire Departments in New Mexico

The following is a list of major fire departments in New Mexico. While it isn’t comprehensive it’s a great place to start if you’re interested in learning more about how to become a firefighter in New Mexico.

How to Become an Albuquerque, NM Firefighter

18 years old

driver’s license

CPAT test

EMT certificate

High school grad with 15 college credit hours

Men under 25 registered for selective service

We have to talk about Albuquerque when talking about New Mexico as this is the biggest city, and therefore, has a lot of potential dangers that firefighters will come up against.

Anyone working here needs to be prepared for the fact that this Class 1 rated department was actually the 30th busiest in the US in 2018.

Recruits need to commit to their studies to be able to handle the calls for fire suppression, medical emergencies and other major incidents. There is also a lot of ground to cover in this jurisdiction.

There are 189 square miles with the greater metropolitan area having an estimated population of around 909,900. That is why they need 22 fire stations, and the minimum requirements here are straightforward. Find out more here.

How to Become a Laguna, NM Firefighter

18 years old

Valid state driver’s license

High school education

Resident in the jurisdiction

Physically fit

Laguna is not a large department but it is a busy one. There are just 27 career firefighters here to cover their part of Cibola County. This is an area of interest because of the growth of the area and increased funding.

The stations have slowly seen more equipment and more chances to help residents. Each team member has their EMT certification, and this is essential because over 90% of calls here are medical. There are also plenty of calls about fires and vehicle accidents on the local Interstate.

Therefore, it is essential that crew members here also have training in vehicle extraction and hazardous materials. You can learn more about the department here.

Job Prospects for Firefighters in New Mexico

The employment rates in New Mexico are fair to average. There were 2,400 employed in the state as of 2018 with a ratio of 2.95 per 1000 jobs.

At the time, the annual mean wage for firefighters in New Mexica was $36,590.

This is interesting as it may highlight a large pay gap between different areas. In Albuquerque, they currently offer $56,851.07. Another perk here is their incentive program. This includes Bilingual Skill Pay of an extra $20.00 per month, Wildland Incentive Pay of $32.50 and even an Academic Reimbursement Plan.

Another pay gap issue is the difference between New Mexico and neighboring states. Texas crews got $52,520 in the same period, Arizona offered $45, 150 and Colorado crews got nearly double at $61,160.

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If you’re interested in learning how to become a firefighter in New Mexico, there are opportunities for anyone that fits into the right age range with the right skillset and character.

The range of training options pay incentives and bilingual courses help too. Find a training academy that suits your needs and locations, brush up on your Spanish and get to know the roles in your local department.

If you put in the hard work, you should find that you have a long and fulfilling career in firefighting.

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