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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Colorado Congressional Delegation Welcomes Start of U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree's Tour to Washington, D.C.
Friday, October 12, 2012Tree's Journey Starts Nov. 6 in Meeker, Colo.; Funds Raised During Tour to go to Restoration Efforts for High Park & Waldo Canyon Fires -
Udall, Bennet Ask U.S. Forest Service to Study High Park, Waldo Canyon Fires
Thursday, October 11, 2012The Federal Agency Study Will Look at Effect of Beetle Kill on Fires -
Udall: Latest Layoffs Show the Cost of Congressional Inaction on Wind Tax Credit
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Udall: Latest Vestas Layoffs A Disconcerting Effect of Congress Not Quickly Extending the Wind PTC
Tuesday, October 9, 2012Vestas's Latest Layoffs Expected to Affect Its Brighton Blades Facility
Regional Blog
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Twitter Town Hall: Renewable Energy
Tuesday, October 9, 2012I'm hosting a Twitter Town Hall to talk about renewable energy with my constituents on Oct. 16, 2012, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. MT. Join the conversation by tweeting me your questions using the hashtag #AskUdall and you also can view the discussion on my website.
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Information for veterans regarding stop-loss payment
Thursday, October 4, 2012Congress authorized special compensation for service members whose tours of duty were involuntarily extended under stop-loss between Sept. 11, 2001 and Sept. 30, 2009. I proudly supported this bipartisan provision.
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National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Wednesday, October 3, 2012October marks the beginning of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which provides us with the opportunity to increase awareness, share stories and help educate others about breast cancer. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that over 200,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year alone. That means one in eight women in your life - a family member, neighbor or co-worker - has been or will be diagnosed.
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National Public Lands Day
Thursday, September 27, 2012Our state is home to some of the most beautiful landscapes in the country. As a native Westerner, I’ve always been passionate about preserving our natural environment and our way of life. We as Coloradans take great pride in our wilderness, but we also must remember to take care of it. That is why this Saturday, I invite you to partake in the National Public Lands Day volunteer effort. Saturday, September 29th marks the largest single-day volunteer event for public lands in America.