Good morning, Grand Junction.

Grand Junction veterans received winter support today at a Stand Down event that offered donated clothing, backpacks, hygiene kits, lunch, and free haircuts.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars organized the fair twice yearly to help veterans stay warm and access needed services.

The airport will host its airshow on Oct.

3-4, featuring a flight demonstration by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. No general public parking will be available near the terminal so attendees must use designated lots (with VIP, sponsor, vendor, and staff parking on site).

The Museum of Western Colorado hosts Oktoberfest today at historic Cross Orchards with live music, train rides, costume contests, fresh cider, and drinks from Ramblebine Brewing Company from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., and the site will close in December as it searches for new owners to preserve its history.

CMU remains the state's lowest-funded four-year university per student despite record enrollment, and President John Marshall has voiced his frustration with the funding gap.

Local officials at a Grand Junction roundtable noted the institution's $500 million economic impact—underscoring the need for fairer education funding.

At Colorado Mesa University on Fri, Sept.

18, the Colorado River District's water seminar highlighted efforts to buy Shoshone Power Plant water rights for $99 million, with over $97 million raised and Senators Bennet plus Rep. Hurd helping secure $40 million in federal funding while $1.6 million remains needed.

Grand Junction City Council approved measures for a state+municipally subsidized affordable housing project that allows 48 modular homes with deed restrictions on pricing and resale in the Salt Flats subdivision.

The project was approved on Wednesday, Sept. 16 and will begin construction over the next year.

Intermountain Health’s new Matchett Park Clinic will open Monday, Sept.

28 at the new Grand Junction Community Recreation Center (2836 Recreation Way) to offer physical therapy, rehabilitation, and primary wellness services. The center will host free classes and health education provided by Intermountain Health St. Mary’s Regional Hospital.