Good morning, Grand Junction.

Grand Junction fire and police leaders mark 25 years since 9/11 (remembering its lessons) by describing how personal experiences have reshaped emergency response training and cooperation.

They stress that preserving these lessons is essential for community safety and readiness.

Peer 180 will host the 10th annual Western Slope Recovery Rally tomorrow at Hawthorne Park (400 Gunnison Ave.) from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free event includes barbecue, music, kids activities, interactive art, resource booths and a one-mile walk starting at 2:30 p.m. to celebrate addiction recovery.

Roice-Hurst Humane Society in Grand Junction finished a 3,000 sqft campus expansion that adds a low-cost spay and neuter facility and extra office space to help serve more animals after losing its only clinic earlier this year (the $674,000 project will see new services launched in the coming weeks).

Aviation experts say Colorado flight prices stay high after summer travel because airlines are fighting rising fuel and labor costs while keeping fewer extra seats, and Denver’s fares are below the national average (around $393) so local travelers should check flexible travel options ahead of the holiday season.

Maddison and Jordan Burge took over Graff Dairy, a local ice cream parlor with a 60-year history, and will introduce modern tech (self-order kiosks) while keeping its retro charm and steady hours.

They plan to continue hiring local staff to serve the community with familiar treats.

Colorado Mountain Winefest will celebrate its 35th year on Sept.

19 at Riverbend Park in Palisade with fewer than 2,000 guests, 27 wineries and ten vendors + free shuttle service amid U.S. 6 road construction. The event offers closer interaction with winemakers and marks CAVE exec director Shull’s final fest.

Jostens Renaissance hosted a student leadership event at Grand Junction High School on Thursday morning, engaging 500 local high and middle school students in activities designed to boost school culture and inspire confidence (Phillip Campbell, a Jostens Renaissance ambassador, said the event sparked promising new ideas for change).

Clifton Water District said water discoloration appeared on Thursday afternoon when hydraulic testing stirred sediment in the water mains — water remains safe and clarity is expected to return as systems normalize.