About Us & Community Involvement

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.

Member Appreciation & Shred Day

As a valued member of Coloramo, you're invited to join us for our Member Appreciation Day and Shred Day on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

Join us as we celebrate our members with complimentary treats and free document shredding.

What to Expect

All Coloramo Locations

• Complimentary treats

• Free shredding of up to three banker boxes of personal documents

Fruita Branch and 28 Road Branch

• Secure shred bins available
  

24 Road Branch - 2392 Langridge Drive

• On-site shred trucks available from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

• Be among the first members to try our new ITMs

Thank you for being a valued member of Coloramo. We look forward to celebrating with you on June 17.

What is an ITM?

An Interactive Teller Machine (ITM) combines the convenience of an ATM with the personal service of a live teller. You can make deposits, withdrawals, transfers, loan payments, and more. When you need assistance, simply connect with a live Coloramo team member right from the machine.

Learn More

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.

Employment Application

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