Good morning, Grand Junction.

Grand Junction police and fire departments hosted their sixth annual 9/11 stair climb at Stocker Stadium today, gathering community members to honor first responders who lost their lives 25 years ago.

Participants completed seven laps and wore lanyards (symbolizing the Twin Towers) to remember the heroes.

A repaving project on U.S. Highway 6 east of Fruita begins Sept.

14 with nighttime single-lane closures, while Fuzzy’s Taco Shop opens at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Grand Junction with free taco giveaways; Mesa County hearings, a Grand Valley FFA grant, & local art grants further highlight upcoming community opportunities.

66-year-old Dan Fielding visited Clifton Fire Protection District on Friday, Sept.

11 to share his firsthand 9/11 account when he taught near the South Tower (less than 500 yards away) and recalled evacuating with 110 students.

Alpine Banks of Colorado announced leadership changes on Sept.

10, appointing Jay Rickstrew as president and vice chairman and promoting Matt Teeters to chief retail officer while Glen Jammaron stays on as CEO and chairman.

Mesa County Criminal Justice Services in Grand Junction is recruiting full- and part-time officers for its community corrections program that offers local alternatives to incarceration.

Applicants from diverse backgrounds are invited to join the team and make a lasting impact.

Backers collected over 180,000 signatures to place Amendment 83 on the Nov.

3 ballot, which would protect hunting and fishing rights in Colorado. The measure sets hunting as the preferred method for managing animal overpopulation while leaving species limits to Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

Food lovers can savor updated local menus this summer at Bin 707 Foodbar in downtown, Devil's Kitchen near college, Ember Eatery with a modern vibe, Hot Tomato in Fruita, Lil’ Richards after its food truck move, Mary’s Mountain Cookies, Thai No. 9 and The Bread Mine offering signature dishes.