The Credit Union Difference
We are a not-for-profit, member-owned financial cooperative. We offer a better value to our members because we don’t create fees to make a profit for stockholders. Coloramo started in Grand Junction and is owned by its members, most of whom live and work here today!
Meet Our Team!What is the history of COLOramo?
Coloramo is NOT a typo! It is an acronym for the Colorado Raw Materials Office. Have you heard of the Manhattan Project? How about the 2023 hit movie “Oppenheimer”? During the Manhattan Project, Grand Junction played a key role as a center for uranium processing and procurement. In fact, our region became one of the primary domestic sources of uranium used in the Manhattan Project. A group of these Department of Energy employees working in the Atomic Energy Commission Compound during WWII founded Coloramo in 1953. They were members of the “Coloramo Social Club”, hence, our name!
Coloramo was founded in June 1953 here in Grand Junction by that group of men working for the Department of Energy. Up until 2002, we served only federal agency employees and select employee groups. At that point, we applied to convert to a Community Charter and were able to serve all Mesa County residents. In 2018, we expanded our Charter to include Delta and Montrose Counties. In 2020, we expanded our Charter once again to include Gunnison, Ouray, Garfield, Rio Blanco, and Moffat Counties.
Learn more about the Atomic Energy Commission Compound, where our Credit Union began and where you can still visit today, here.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO JOIN COLORAMO?
Coloramo is a Community Charter, which means we can serve anyone who: Lives, works, attends school, or has immediate family who qualifies by any of the above criteria in Mesa, Delta, Montrose, Gunnison, Ouray, Garfield, Rio Blanco, and Moffat Counties.
do we offer a Referral Program?
Yes! If you have a friend or family member who is looking to find their perfect credit union, be sure to tell them about Coloramo! When they join and mention your name, you will get a referral bonus deposited into your savings account! Ask us for more details.
Community
The Coloramo team cherishes Western Colorado just like our members do. We understand what it truly means to be local & to serve the community of the beautiful Western Slope.
Coloramo strives to support our community, and is involved in several local events and sponsorships annually. We also host our own events to raise money for local causes. In addition to these events and sponsorships, we love to give back by providing free education to our community on a variety of financial topics. To watch some of our past educational event recordings, click the button below. You can also see below a list of events to join throughout the year!
Event RecordingsARE MY DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS NCUA INSURED?
Yes, funds are federally insured up to $250,000. Click below to learn more.
NCUA Insurance Calculator
Scholarship
At Coloramo, we know how important education is. We place a high value on investing in the next generation of dreamers and influencers. That is why we offer scholarships to aid in funding students to pursue a higher education, and receive the instruction that they would be proud of attaining.
The 2026/ 2027 school year application closes March 31, 2026.
Scholarship ApplicationCongratulations to the 2025/ 2026 school year Scholarship recipient: Jonathan!
Careers
Our Mission: We will build lifelong member relationships to help our members meet their needs of today and reach their dreams for tomorrow.
Everything we do will be guided by our core values:
I will do the right thing.
I am committed to building relationships.
I support and empower those around me.
To be a good fit, you must truly value our credit union members and your team members. You must strive to make life easier for those around you and desire to make a difference in our community.
As a full-time employee, you will receive:
Paid Time Off
Life & Disability Coverage
401(k) Retirement Plan
Health, Dental, Vision, and Other Insurance Options
If you think you have what it takes to join the Coloramo team, please fill out the application below and send your resume to hire@tqcteam.com. Coloramo FCU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Employment Application
2025 Community Events & Sponsorships
We proudly participate in and sponsor the following events:
| Wedding of A Lifetime Expo | January 26 | |
| Local High School Presentations | February | |
| Student Education Event ($1,000 Scholarship Available to Attendees) | March 25 | |
| Coppelia by Colorado West Performing Arts | March 29 & 30 | |
| 72nd Annual Meeting | April 23 | |
| Classics, Romantics, and Modern Day Works III by CWPAC | May 10 & 11 | |
| Western Colorado Hero Classic Golf Tournament | May 23 | |
| Member Appreciation Day & Shred | June 13, 11am - 2pm | |
| Rimrock Rodeo Sponsor | All Summer | |
| Mesa County Fair 4-H and FFA | July 15 - 19 | |
| CMU Homecoming Carnival | August 16 | |
| Local High School Presentations | September | |
| Student Education Event ($1,000 Scholarship Available to Attendees) | September 23 | |
| A Night for Heroes: St. Mary's Ball | September 27 | |
| The Parade of Homes | September 25 - 28 & October 3 - 5 | |
| Thanksgiving Food Drive | November 3 - 21 | |
| All Services Ball | November | |
| Photos with Santa | December 5, 2 - 5 PM |