Job prospects and nice places to live in New Mexico?

snakebitten · May 18, 2005

I work independently for the Indian Health Service in Northern New Mexico. It depends on how remote you want to get...There are a quite a few jobs available. I know they have been looking for a CRNA in Raton, Farmington, Shiprock (Indian Health Service). There are a few more places down south that pay more but I really enjoy the mountains instead of the Southern desert. There are a few jobs in Albuquerque but thats like any other big city..besides most places in Albuquerque have supervision whereas the in the rural areas you are alone, which I prefer. My advice..take a look at Farmington, NM...Durango is 1 hour away. The san Juan River (best fly fishing in the country) is 30 minutes away. There are plenty of hiking, mountain biking trails. he city is near the San Juan Mountain range at elevation of about 7000 feet. Winters are great..Snow but plenty of sunshine all year long. Population about 50-60 thousand..Check out Gas Work website and check out there benefits salary etc....I would be there if my kids/wife weren't so happy here.

Mike

I have heard good things about New Mexico and CRNA's. Just wondering if anyone out there knows good places to work and live, starting salaries, etc. I vacationed in Red River a while back and loved the Red River Taos area (who wouldn't right?). I am looking to move to a place with good weather and nice outdoor activities. So if anyone has got any other nice places let me know.

TexasCCRN · May 18, 2005

I work independently for the Indian Health Service in Northern New Mexico. It depends on how remote you want to get...There are a quite a few jobs available. I know they have been looking for a CRNA in Raton, Farmington, Shiprock (Indian Health Service). There are a few more places down south that pay more but I really enjoy the mountains instead of the Southern desert. There are a few jobs in Albuquerque but thats like any other big city..besides most places in Albuquerque have supervision whereas the in the rural areas you are alone, which I prefer. My advice..take a look at Farmington, NM...Durango is 1 hour away. The san Juan River (best fly fishing in the country) is 30 minutes away. There are plenty of hiking, mountain biking trails. he city is near the San Juan Mountain range at elevation of about 7000 feet. Winters are great..Snow but plenty of sunshine all year long. Population about 50-60 thousand..Check out Gas Work website and check out there benefits salary etc....I would be there if my kids/wife weren't so happy here.
Mike

Thanks...very helpful information. I enjoy many of the same things you do and will have to check it out!