Two former inmates helped fight forest fires while in prison. Now they've started their own forestry business

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Two former inmates did not want to let their time behind bars define them after prison, so after they were released, the pair started their own forestry company in New Mexico

After spending three years in prison, Lawrence Jaramillo and fellow inmate Joshua Melendrez had the idea to take the training they got in the Los Lunas prison and apply that to a forestry and firefighting business, Jaramillo told CNN. All Around Forestry was born at the beginning of the year and is officially open for business."I would assume that there are people out there that frown upon it with us being ex-convicts, but we can't let that hold us back.

"The IWC program provides minimum level security inmates the opportunity to learn about natural resources; fire suppression and emergency response activities," she said in a statement."After participating, inmates receive certifications and work experience that gives them real opportunities to succeed when they return to our communities."Jaramillo fought four fire seasons before getting a business license in November 2019 and starting All Around Forestry.

 

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How about telling the story of what a hell hole Cuomo and Deblasio has made NY by allowing criminals out on the street. Not one word from your POS network about the people that have been killed, raped and hurt by these criminals. The Enquirer has more integrity than CNN.

Thank God Awesome

it’s great that they are moving forward

Well I am sure they will be viewed as worthless felons. Doesn’t matter what they did. They will forever be viewed as criminals and had to start a company because no one will hire them. I wish them the best in the future.

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