About Colorado: Four Corners Region
The Four Corners region gets its name from the point at which southwestern Colorado meets the corners of Utah, Arizona and New Mexico. The Four Corners region has much to offer. Popular attractions in the area include: Mesa Verde National Park, Chimney Rock National Monument, the Durango/Silverton Narrow Gauge Train and Durango Mountain Ski Resort. The mountains surrounding Durango make it a popular location for outdoor enthusiasts, featuring mountain biking, hiking, fishing and camping.
Workforce Training and Educational Resources
The organizations and resources listed below could help you return to the job market or gain new skills to make you more qualified for jobs in the 21st century economy.
Newly unemployed
Register with the Colorado Workforce Center nearest you. Here are the Workforce Centers in Southwest Colorado:
Job Training
If you need any additional job training or if you are a veteran, Workforce Center staff will connect you the La Plata County Veterans Service Office, 1970 E. Third Ave, 970-759-0117.
Education
For opportunities to improve your education, the Four Corners region is home to Fort Lewis College and Southwest Community College. They offer two- and four-year degree programs in technical and academic fields that can make you more competitive in today's economy. Each of these campuses offers night classes and flexible schedules, as well as staff to help determine if you might be eligible for financial aid.
Still need help? Feel free to contact my Four Corners regional office: 970-247-1047
Regional News
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Udall Welcomes Xcel Energy Effort to Turn Beetle-Killed Timber into Electricity
Monday, May 20, 2013'Colorado is Showing the Nation How We Can Turn Brown Trees into a New Kind of Green' -
Udall Vows to Push for Bold, Concrete Steps to Address Sexual Violence in the Military
Monday, May 20, 2013Udall: Sexual Assault 'Unacceptable' in U.S. Military -
Udall, Bipartisan Group of Senators Urge Interior Department to Release Mineral Royalties to Western States
Friday, May 17, 2013Federal Mineral Leasing Funds Help Communities Deal with Indirect, Direct Effects of Mineral Development -
Just-Filed Protests Could Delay U.S. Forest Service's Acquisition of Next-Generation Tankers Until After 2013 Wildfire Season
Friday, May 17, 2013With Lives, Homes at Stake, Udall Calls on U.S. Forest Service to Declare Emergency Circumstances, Override Protest
Regional Blog
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Protecting Your Privacy Rights
Friday, May 17, 2013Our constitutional right to be free from "unreasonable searches and seizures" applies regardless of whether we are talking about letters kept in a desk or emails stored online. Even though the way we connect as Americans has changed - with emails, tweets and Facebook replacing more traditional forms of communication - our constitutional right to privacy must remain protected.
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Celebrating Cinco de Mayo
Sunday, May 5, 2013Today, as we gather in our communities to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, let's not forget the historical significance of May 5, 1862, when Mexican forces courageously stood their ground against France's attempts to establish its rule in the Americas during the Battle of Puebla.
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WHAT I'M WORKING ON: Fixing Sequestration’s Impact on Travelers, Businesses and Commerce
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Strengthening Our Families and Communities
Tuesday, April 30, 2013When I came out in support of marriage equality in August 2011, I joined a small core of 18 senators who publicly stood for progress on that issue. Like many Americans, there was a point when I struggled with accepting the idea of marriage for gay and lesbian couples; I thought perhaps civil unions would be a workable compromise. But over my years in Congress, I have met more and more Coloradans who understand what this issue really boils down to: It is about love and commitment, about basic dignity and about being able to protect your families.
