The Credit Union Difference

Coloramo FCU is a not-for-profit, member-owned financial cooperative based in Western Colorado. We have been voted Best Credit Union of the West by Western Colorado community members in the Daily Sentinel’s “Best of the West” every year since 2012 for our outstanding member service. We focus on building lifelong relationships through personalized service, modern technology, and a community-centered approach that distinguishes us from larger institutions. If you live, work, attend school, or have immediate family in Mesa, Delta, Montrose, Gunnison, Ouray, Garfield, Rio Blanco, or Moffat County, you are eligible to join Coloramo! Join today to experience the Credit Union difference!

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historical roots

“COLORAMO” is NOT a typo! It is actually an acronym for the Colorado Raw Materials Office. Have you heard of the Manhattan Project? How about the 2023 hit movie Oppenheimer? Grand Junction played a key role as a center for uranium processing and procurement during the Manhattan Project. In fact, our region became one of the primary domestic sources of uranium used in the Manhattan Project.

A group of Department of Energy employees working in the Atomic Energy Commission Compound during WWII were members of the “Coloramo Social Club”, hence, our name! Coloramo was founded in June 1953 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.

Coloramo started right here in Grand Junction and is owned by its members, most of whom live and work here today! Learn more about the Atomic Energy Commission Compound, where our Credit Union began, here.

Community spotlight

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.

 

Careers at coloramo

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.

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2026 Events & Sponsorships

D-51 Workforce Development Day January 15
Local High School Presentations TBD
D-51 White Iced Celebration February 7
Cinderella by Colorado West Ballet April 2 - 4
Coloramo's 73rd Annual Meeting April 15
Classics, Romantics, & Modern Day Works by Colorado West Ballet May 9 & 10
Western Colorado Hero Classic Golf Tournament May 29
Member Appreciation Day & Shred June
Rimrock Rodeo June - August
Mesa County Fair July
Empowered Elegance Fashion Show by Arc Mesa County August
A Night for Heroes St. Mary's Ball September
D-51 College and Money Night TBD
Toys for Tots Collection Site December