Featured Areas
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City
Although the city contains some of the oldest housing areas in the region, it's also an area that's constantly changing. New commercial buildings, new restaurants, remodeling projects and street redesigns are all contributing to an area that remains vital and attractive for homeowners. >>> More |
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Clifton
The future of Clifton is up in the air right now; it's in an unincorporated area in Mesa County. It's not part of Grand Junction like Orchard Mesa or the Redlands, yet it is not a separate city or township, like Fruita or Palisade. "We're down to two options," say Michael Warren with the long-range planning department. "Clifton can be annexed by the city of Grand Junction or incorporate into its own city." >>> More |
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DeBeque
Although DeBeque declared itself a Wild Horse Sanctuary City in 2001, holds Wild Horse Days every August and has erected a statue in honor of the mustangs that make their home in the nearby canyons, DeBeque is becoming more than just a small town with a fondness for horses. >>> More |
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Delta
Like most towns on the Western Slope, Delta is growing. And yes, some of their growth can be traced to the energy industry. Coal mining has been a steady contributor to the Delta County economy for years, and now Delta is starting to see support services for the oil and gas energy open offices in Delta. >>> More |
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Fruita
The town of Fruita is growing, but not without trying to establish clear boundaries for growth. People choose to live in Fruita because it?s not Grand Junction and they want to make sure that it retains its separate identity. >>> More |
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Gateway
Gateway Canyons Resort has changed the face of Unaweep Canyon. Although some residents may complain about rising taxes and abundant tourists, most are happy to have a consistently open gas station and a grocery store. Those who have taken jobs at the resort are happy not to be driving into Grand Junction every day for work. >>> More |
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Glade Park
Glade Park defies a quick and easy description. Although it's a rural community with some working ranches, it's also home to commuters who have to drive down to the valley to work every day. It's not uncommon to see a million dollar home; it's also not uncommon to see a singlewide trailer. Some areas have covenants, others are so far off the beaten path that homeowners could collect spaceships and no one would notice. >>> More |
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Loma and Mack
Although some farmers and ranchers in Loma and Mack are selling their property to developers who want to grow houses, one longtime resident and his partners are bucking the trend toward urbanization with the creation of the Western Slope Cattlemen's Livestock Auction. >>> More |
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Mesa
There's no McDonald's, but the Drive-In near Collbran serves up a mean burger. There's no mall, but the Padilla?s General Store in Mesa sells everything from doll clothing to fishing gear, groceries and dishes. There are no big subdivisions, but homeowners who want a rural setting and aren't afraid of a little winter can find dream homes of many shapes and sizes near Mesa, Collbran or elsewhere in Plateau Valley. >>> More |
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Moab
The overall population of Moab is around 5000 and has seasonal swings, but has grown at a manageable 3% per year for the last five years. The community wants to be ready should all their 2nd home citizens decide to make Moab their primary residence. Planners also want to make their community attractive enough to attract the necessary workers for their tourist industry, although the available recreation is what attracts and retains most tourism employees. >>> More |
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Montrose
With two state highways bisecting the town, a regional airport that serves ten times as many visitors as residents, and a location that puts it an hour's drive from almost every available recreational activity offered in the state of Colorado, Montrose sees a lot of people passing through to somewhere else. >>> More |
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North
It's convenient for commuters and an increasingly attractive area for new business and travelers. The north area, with the proximity to the airport and the freeway, is one of the hottest parts of town for commercial growth. >>> More |
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Northeast
The northeast part of town is a combination of the new and old. There are brand new residential developments as well as older, established neighborhoods. Two of the three elementary schools are more than 50 years old, while one of the middle schools is in a brand new building. Much of the commercial areas are older and in need of a facelift. The good news is that the city has recognized the needs of citizens who live in the area and is working on a revitalization plan. >>> More |
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Northwest
The northwest area is in a state of change, especially with the recent decision to expand sewer service into a larger section of the northwest area, potentially bringing higher housing density and lower housing costs. >>> More |
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Olathe
If the potato grower's co-op, the corn festival and the irrigated fields surrounding the town don't make it abundantly clear that Olathe is a farm town, perhaps a visit to the local hardware store will. At Olathe True Value Hardware, you won't just find water heaters and paint, but horseshoes and plow shares, too. >>> More |
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Orchard Mesa
Like other areas in the Grand Valley, Orchard Mesa is experiencing growing pains. The boundaries for growth are stretching Orchard Mesa with the decision to expand the boundaries for the Persigo agreement, which determines which areas will have sewer service. The middle school is stretched to the limit, adapting 1960s-style architecture and building codes to 21st century educational reality. And one proposed annexation and zoning change has prompted public meetings, editorials and more than a little confusion. >>> More |
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Palisade
Although the town of Palisade is changing, it's not rushing toward commercialization and growth at any cost. When the master plan was finalized a year ago, it recognized the need for a vibrant economy, but it also recognized the unique features that give the area its charm. >>> More |
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Parachute and Battlement Mesa
From the terraced hills of Battlement Mesa you can look across the freeway and see the activity that's driving the local economy. In Parachute, the trucks that lumber through town remind residents that energy is king once again. The two communities share a freeway exit, a school district and a history of survival in spite of the ups and downs of the energy industry. >>> More |
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Plateau Valley
Although business is good in Plateau Valley and throughout the mountain communities, business is also for sale in Collbran and on the Grand Mesa. In Collbran, the flower shop, restaurants, the grocery store, the convenience store, and a hotel are for sale. On the mesa, Mesa Lakes Resort, Spruce Lodge, Grand Mesa Lodge and Alexander Lake Lodge are all for sale, as well. >>> More |
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Redlands
Redlands has a lot to offer its residents. Great views of the monument, great views of the valley, access to one of the Colorado River State Parks, two golf courses and good neighborhood schools, at least up through middle school. >>> More |
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Riverside
It's one of Grand Junction's oldest neighborhoods, within walking distance to downtown, with great views of the monument and right next to the Colorado Riverfront Trail. It's also one of the most overlooked areas in town. All that could change as the Riverside Parkway transforms the lower downtown area and puts the Riverside neighborhood on display. >>> More |
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Southeast / Pear Park Once upon a time, the southeast area, or Pear Park, as the city prefers to call it, was remote, out of the way, and inexpensive. Then the county built the bridge to Orchard Mesa, the city opened the eastern portion of the Riverside Parkway, and access to Pear Park was no longer the problem it used to be. Fortunately, land is still less expensive there than in other parts of the valley, which translates into homes that are more affordable. >>> More |
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Whitewater
Whitewater and Gateway are small communities south of the Grand Valley. Both are trying to grow and carve out their identities. On the surface, they don't share many similarities. Whitewater is an easy commute into the Grand Valley; Gateway is 43 miles beyond Whitewater up Unaweep Canyon. Gateway is becoming a destination for visitors from all around the world; Whitewater is becoming home to a few people who want to experience life in the country. >>> More |
