Dossier
Delta County
Coverage of Delta County in the Nexus archive.
Hotchkiss Fire Districtorganization1Redlands Mesaplace1North Roadplace1Rim Rock Roadplace1Delta County Emergency Managementorganization1Hotchkiss Firetopic1Cedaredge Firetopic1Crawford Firetopic1Michigan Department of Natural Resourcesorganization1bald eaglestopic1Big Bay de Nocplace1Lake Michiganplace11st Lt. Mark Zitnikperson1Report All Poaching hotlineorganization1
- Evacuations in progress, roads closed for wildfire burning northwest of Hotchkiss
Evacuations and road closures are underway as a wildfire burns on Redlands Mesa northwest of Hotchkiss. Fire officials report the blaze initially too intense to engage but has since moderated, allowing crews to establish containment. Delta County Emergency Management coordinates with multiple fire departments and mutual aid partners.
- 5 bald eagles found dead in Michigan, raising poaching concerns
Five bald eagles were found dead in Michigan's Upper Peninsula over two weeks, prompting a wildlife investigation. Officials ruled out natural causes, predators, or vehicle strikes, suggesting possible illegal killing. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is seeking public tips and offering rewards for information leading to arrests.