Topic - Southwest Colorado

Southwestern Colorado is a region in the southwest portion of Colorado. It is bordered by Western Colorado, Southern Colorado, the south portion of Central Colorado, Utah, and New Mexico. - Source: Wikipedia

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In this Feb. 2, 2012, photo, elk are shown near Durango, Colo. Over the past few years, herds in the region have been slowly dying off, and wildlife officials are concerned about the iconic ungulate's ability to survive in healthy numbers in the long term. A research project in its second year, based in the Montrose and Trinidad areas which are seeing similar issues, seeks to gain information by putting radio collars on elk calves and following them through early life. (Jerry McBride/The Durango Herald via AP)

Future of elk in southwest Colorado in jeopardy

By JONATHAN ROMEO - Associated Press