Fruita continues to be one of the fastest growing municipalities in the Western Slope with an annual growth rate of 7% over the past ten years. There were 377 new residential permits issued in 2005 in Fruita, compared to 171 in 2000, and the growth rate in the market area continues at a similar pace. New housing construction consisted of primarily single family homes $150,000-$300,000; some apartment condominiums $80,000-$100,000, mobile homes $90,000-$110,000 & a retirement community $150,000-$300,000.

The Fruita Community Plan estimates that with this year's rate of new dwelling units we are at a "boom" growth rate. Our total number of housing units is up from 1,582 in 1990 (census) to 2,610 dwelling units in 2000 and 3,800 estimated in 2006. We have added 2,400 housing units since 1990, a 52% increase in our housing supply over 15 years. Our population has increased from 4,042 in 1990 to 6,478 in 2000 (2000 census date), and an estimated population of 9,500 is expected by 2006; the city has seen an increase of 55% over the last 15 years. Fruita (like the rest of the valley) has seen boom/bust cycles before, but we do not see the current growth cycle slowing down until the year 2018-2020.

From mobile home parks to historical homes, working orchards and custom, upper-end homes, they all co-exist in Fruita. It is a separate town with a separate identity, and is only about 15 minute commute from Grand Junction. There are many different roads to take to get to Fruita. First there is the main I-70 freeway going to Utah, if you want to travel fast, then there is the 6 & 50 Hwy which is heavily traveled, then there is the River road which is adjacant to the I-70 freeway, then there are the back roads if you want to miss the traffic.

Fruita is larger than Palisade which is on the opposite end of the valley going to Denver and has been a favorite building spot for new home builders for the last decade. Fruita was one of the fastest growing communities. It ranked 64th in the nation and 3rd fasting growing in Colorado. Colorado Springs being 1st followed by Fort Collins, then Fruita.

Buyers can shoose from multifamily or single-family housing, and both come in a variety of prices. It's also possible to find small acreage parcels in the Fruita area.

Included in the Fruita area is another community called Loma which is just a few miles west towards the Utah border which used to be more of a farming area, however the last few years has warranted a big demand for buyers wanting more space with plenty of irrigation water and parcels with acreage for horses or for those who want georgeous views of the National Monument and the Bookcliffs on the north side.

Fruita has two elementary schools, a middle school that serves grades 6 & 7, an 8/9 School and a high school that serves grades 10-12

Fruita has a brand new hospital nearly completion, a newly remodeled grocery store (City Market) a new recently opened Walgreens store. There is a wide variety of festivals drawing folks to the downtown area, a golf course, new restaurants on both sides of the interstate and miles of walking and biking trails. Fruita is gaining a nationwide reputation for its mountain bike trails, although to give credit where credit is due, some of the "Fruita" trails are in Loma

Fruita has its own unique identity and has embraced a sense of fun. A beautiful state park at the Colorado River provides a great place for swimming, picnics, fishing and playing. It's also home to the Riverfront Concert Series in the summer, 3 free concerts featuring blues, cajun, rockabilly and other assorted musical acts. Featuring one of the biggest draws is the Country Jam which brings top named country artist as well as Rock performers. People from all over the country come to spend a few days with plenty of RV parking and just a great time.

Just a tad above Grand Junction

Glade Park is "the journey, not the destination!" No matter which of the three routes you take to get to Glade Park, you will wind through sand rock switchbacks, with spectacular views, as Grand Junction becomes a miniature maze below. After dusk the view twinkles like a sea of living jewels. A glade is an open space, in this case, surrounded by natural wonders: Colorado National Monument, Piñon Mesa (with a chunk of Grand Mesa National Forest), and McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area.

If heights bother you, or you are expecting luxury accommodations ...or any accommodations at all, when you arrive at Glade Park, you should head for Aspen instead. We have no motels, or restaurants. Your cell phone probably won't even work, unless it is Verizon.

You know you have arrived when the road levels out and you reach a crossroads where you find a bizarre looking log house with an observatory tower, and a pink antique iron bridge crossing from an upper deck to the roof of a detached garage. Other less unusual evidence of civilization consists of the Glade Park Store, a post office, and an old school that serves as a community center.

There is also a volunteer fire department where, on summer Fridays, the Glade Park Fire department presents "Movies Under the Stars" (They also put out fires, and give emergency assistance.) It isn't just a local event. Hundreds load up their families and drive up from Grand Junction to cool off and eat at the grill (only open during the movie) and watch a family movie under stars that are bright and plentiful.

But this cluster of buildings is not the sum total of Glade Park. We are also the surrounding community. We are the history of things past, the remaining ranches, the alumni who return on pilgrimages, and the newcomers (a newcomer is someone who arrived after you did).

Most homeowners live on 35 to 40 acre plots, and commute to Grand Junction for work, groceries, auto parts and other necessities. Many families homesteaded in Galde Park. Many people who want peace and serenity and open spaces absolutely love it, but some find it hard if they have to come down to Grand Junction, which is only about 30 minutes down the National Monument road, and some have had to sell their acreages and rejoin the community to save on the daily commute. It has changed some, but compared to a lot of places in Colorado, change has been slow and homeowners there like it that way.

In the beginning it was Big Park, but, in 1910 the first postmistress, Jennie M. France, was told by the USPS that there were already too many towns by that name, so she came up with Glade Park. That is about the time my family arrived. There is some turbulent history here, involving shootings, moonshine, disagreements between sheepmen and cattlemen... More about that later.

Rancher Albino Gonzalez says "I know what some of you locals are thinking. I thought long and hard about this. I decided that we cannot completely stop progress, and it might as well be someone with deep roots here to approach this respectfully. Yeah, this may attract some attention, but I do not plan to make it a hard sell for development. It's happening, so maybe this can help us direct it to some extent, and help record and preserve the spirit of "The Park." Let me know what you think!

To those who are drawn to the wide open spaces, Glade Park and Piñon Mesa have some nice places to camp, hunt, fish, ride horseback or ATV's, mountain bike, or enjoy solitude and take in the scenery.

We are surrounded by an abundance of public lands: Colorado National Monument to the east, and McGinnis Canyons Conservation area to the north and west. Bureau of Land Management holdings and a small chunk of Grand Mesa National Forest are inter-woven with private land.

Glade Park and Piñon Mesa

Hunting

Glade Park and Piñon Mesa public and private lands have some excellent opportunities for hunting deer and elk. There is also a wild turkey season, and some limited sage grouse licenses. If you are interested in hunting this area, the Colorado Division of Wildlife website will give you the information you need to get started. Here are some links that will be helpful.

==Geography==
Glade Park is located, west of downtown Grand Junction, Colorado, the largest city on Colorado's western slope. To access Glade Park, one must drive up the Rim Rock Drive in Colorado National Monument, gaining approximately 2500|ft|elevation over 4|mi|of hairpin curves. The views on the drive are spectacular, encompassing red sandstone canyons and sheer rock faces. The elevation of Glade Park is approximately 7000|ft|. Due to the higher elevation, often the temperature in Glade Park is 10 degrees 50 degrees in February lower in summer than the temperature in Grand Junction. In wintertime, temperatures can be significantly warmer than in Grand Junction because of an inversion layer present in the Grand Valley below, however when an inversion isn't present temperatures in Glade Park are typically 10 degrees cooler than in Grand Junction.
First hand experience of weather conditions for the years 2007-2008: Glade Park, like Grand Junction reached 100 degree days in the summer. Situated on the Mesa at a higher elevation than Grand Junction, made for temperature differences of 5-8 degrees cooler in the summer but more extreme sun exposure.

Area Cities
All About Grand Junction, Colorado

Colorado National Monument

Grand Junction, Colroado is also known as "The Greater Grand Valley". Grand Junction is centrally located between Salt Lake City and Denver, and also just about the same distance from each one, approximately 424 miles from Denver and 418 from Salt Lake City, Utah.

The fertile agricultural area of the Grand Valley is known as a supply center for the region providing goods and services for the surrounding agricultural and ranching communities. Crops produced in the region include apples, peaches, apricots, pears, cherries as well as alfalfa, beans, onions and corn.

The surrounding communities that include the Grand Junction area, is Fruita which is 10 miles to the west towards the Utah border and Palisade which is 10 miles to the East towards Denver. Fruita, which derives from "fruits" was once one of the most crop and fruit growing area. The same was for Palisade, however now the area is paving way towards vineyards. Yes Colorado's finest Wine Country is here. You have to come see for yourself why we're gaining so much national attention!

The city of Grand Junction is your headquarters for exploring the wonders of Western Colorado. Visitors and relocationers quickly discover that Grand Junction weather is different. Mild and temperate even in the winter. The summer is in the low to mid 90's, however there has been an average of 10-15 days of 100 degrees.

Visitors are amazed to discover all that awaits in the city of Grand Junction and it's surrounding areas. Here's a town that has such charm for the outdoors enthusiasts.

The area takes you beyond the ski resorts of the Rocky Mountains into the mysterys and majesty of the Grand Valley. It is perfect for a colorado family vacation or an adventure with friends. We offer a wide variety of lodging for all the activities that take place all year around.

An inspiring walk or ride through the Colorado National Monument which is just a few minutes away. The National Monument have breathtaking views of the entire valley. Biking is a huge attraction, just one of the many activities called Fat Tire Festival, in last week of April. Biking paths run all along the "kokopelli trails".

Colorado hiking doesn't get any better than this. Bicycle enthusiasts will never end in finding plenty of trails to get the wheels turning.

You can all have quiet moments abounding in our city's restaurants, boutiques, art galleries and museums. The main street in downtown, also known as the "All American Ctiy" is loaded with antique shops, entertaining, and great for 7 blocks of walking and shopping.

In the downtown itself, visitors can wander with exhibits, museums that range from geology, art, history, and the culture of Colorado, to Dinosaur Valley, which displays large, lifelike dinosaurs that realistically move and roar. In the center of Fruita's round about park is a huge, huge dinosaur portraying its magnificent and massive beauty.

After exploring what the town has to offer, one can relax for an enjoyable lunch or dinner at the divers cafes or sidewalk cafes. The nightlife is great for many of the live theatres with a full course meal. What a way to spend and evening.

With Grand Junction being a major agricultural zone, it boasts of the outdoor recreation that has enabled the town to capitalize on tourism as well.
The spectacular mesas, red rock canyons and lush forest in the area attract hikers, mountain bikers and vacationers wishing to escape the hustle and bustle of the city.

The Grand Junction area also offers river rafting for all levels, and rafting trips on the Colorado, Yampa and Green rivers can be booked for a length ranging from one to five days. During the winter, Powderhorn ski area located just 35 miles from town as well as many other ski resorts such as Vail, Aspen offers exceptional downhill as well as cross-country skiing.

Blue Sky Vistas

Visitors to Grand Junction will find much outdoor recreation and magnificent scenery to enjoy. The town is surrounded by beautiful wilderness areas, from the canyons made by the meandering Colorado River east of town, to Grand Mesa, a very sizeable table top mountain with over 300 lakes for some of the finest fishing, camping and breathtaking views. Grand Mesa has the most beautiful colors in the autum. Thus the term "Colorful Colorado" on the seen on vehicles bumpers and tire flaps. Folks here can't express enought imagination of the beauty that the valley possesses.

The Grand Mesa National Forest just about one half hour away offers so much in the way of hiking and mountain biking in the summer, as well as cross country ski trails in the winter.

Just picture miles and miles of lush river valley surrounded by a serene desert mesa and beautiful mountains with a mild climate year round.

If this sounds like paradise to you, then you can understand why so many people have made the decision to call Grand Junction home!!

Grand Junction which is in Mesa County, was established in the late 1800's . Mesa County is Colorado's wine country with a glass full of adventures, scenic wonders and outdoor activities for everyone to enjoy. From Colorado National Monument's towering sandstone to the 100's of lakes on the Grand Mesa, plus a variety of activities and destinations that will keep the entire family entertained.

Outdoor enthusiasts will be especially intrigued with all that Grand Junction has to offer including rafting, hiking, biking, dinosaur digging, and for those country westerners, there's a rodeo every tues evening in the town of Fruita.
Grand Junction features an array of world-class shopping areas and malls all with unique dining experiences.

Its location at the edge of the Rockies and the desert mesas of the west has made Grand Junction "the Gateway to Western Colorado" It is the ultimate place to enjoy a variety of home syles from ranch to contemporary and more.

Many new housing developments are being added to Grand Junction;s real estate inventory. Condominums and townhouses in the area are fairly new and range from around $90,000 up to $200,000. Single-family homes start just under $100,000 and run into the 6 or 7 figure range for extravagant estates on areas such as Independence Ranch, Redlands Mesa, Deer Park, Comstock Estates, Sobre El Rio, The Knolls, Summit View Ridge and Graden Grove Town homes. If you are thinking of relocating, buying or selling in Grand Junction or it's surrounding areas, it's easy to get all the information you want. Just have one of the many Real Estate Professionals such as "Bobby Ulibarri" at Sierra Realty show you all Grand Junction has to offer. You can reach Bobby Ulibarri at 970-858-9123 or at 970-250-9403 He knows the area very well, being a 3rd generation Coloradoan. When you want the Best, do like the Rest and call Bobby Ulibarri.
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Grand Junction is at an elevation of 4,585 feet, and is surrounded on the north, south, and east by mesas and mountains, reaching heights of 9,000-10,500 feet.

Grand Junction has an almost limitless amount of amenties and things to do in and around town. Local residents say "TO LIVE HERE IS TO LOVE IT"
and not wonder with its moderate summers, spectacular spring and fall and mild winters.

The city hosts several community and cultural events throughout the year. Residents are entertained with baseball games at the Junior College Baseball World Series called (JUCCO). There is also beautiful sounds of the Grand Junction Symphony, fine wine tasting at the many vineyards in the valley.

Western Colorado is simply beautiful. It is graced with roaring rapids of the Colorado River, wind carved sandstones at the National Monument, and fertile farmlands and fruit orchards galore. The largest towering flat-topmountain in the world (The Grand Mesa) and the Uncompahgre Plateau. Grand Junction is truly unique. It is a place of many natural wonders, real Dinosaur excavations and hands-on Paleontology exhibits.

Mesa County Valley School District 51 serves the educational needs of more than 20,00 students in the K-12th grade. The district offers four comprehensive high schools as well as an alternative school and a career center. It encompasses the area known as the Grand Valley.

The four year college ( Mesa State College) offers students from all over the United States and overseas an extended curriculum that meet the need of most people pursuring a professional career. Mesa State College offers excellent nursing and medical courses and classes.

The city is home to four area hospitals, including an Altzheimer's and VA Vertans hospitals. Along with a regional airport, Tourism plays a big role in the strength of the economy. Retirees also call the Greater Grand Valley, (Grand Junction) as the most suitable place to call home.

See many of the links available on this site for additional information and extended coverage of all that this wonderful place we call home.

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Area Cities : Redlands Colorado
All about the "Redlands" area

The Golf Club at Redlands Mesa

Redlands Mesa Golf Course

Housing Inventory

There are both multi-family and single family homes available in the Redlands, and it's possible to find both existing homes and new construction. Prices in the Redlands tend to be higher than in other parts of the valley, however. There are a few small acreage parcels, and those are even more expensive. There are still golf course lots available at the Redlands Mesa Golf Course, and a new subdivision near Tiara Rado also has lots available near the golf course.

Schools

Wingate Elementary, Broadway, and Scenic Elementary are in the Redlands. Middle school students attend Redlands Middle School. Most high school students are bused to Fruita Monument High School although the Grand Junction High School boundary also reaches into the Redlands. The school district has purchased a large tract of land on the Redlands and has identified it as a possible site for a fourth high school.

Amenities

Real estate is all about location, location, and location, and its location next to the Colorado National Monument and above the Grand Valley gives the Redlands gorgeous views like nowhere else. There are two golf courses in the Redlands, two grocery stores, a few restaurants and retail areas and a brand new car wash. Access to hiking and biking trails in the Monument, as well as along the Colorado Riverfront Trail, makes the Redlands a desirable place for outdoor enthusiasts to live.

What makes it special?

There are pockets in the Redlands that seem remote and private, tucked away behind a canyon or down a hill, yet are only 15 minutes from downtown Grand Junction. Residents of the Redlands like to keep their rural setting, with few street lights contributing to light pollution at night to ruin their star-gazing. The views are fabulous, the golf courses are nearby, and homes in the Redlands maintain their value.

Area Cities : Clifton Colorado
Clifton

Mt Garfield as seen from Clifton, Co

Considered a suburb of Grand Junction, Clifton remains a small, unincorporated community. Sometimes overshadowed by the towns that flank it - the mountain biking hub of Fruita and the Western Slope's largest city, Grand Junction - Clifton is worth a stop. The western slope of Colorado is well known for its orchards and vineyard. Outside of town, seasonal fruit stands sell mouth-watering fruit grown on nearby farms.

Also near Clifton is the scenic Colorado River State Park, a diverse natural area ideal for hiking, biking, picnicking, fishing and swimming. The park includes scenic stops along the Colorado River - Island Acres, Corn Lake, Connected Lakes and Fruita. The unique trail system winds through tree lined riverbanks and offers great fishing and picnic spots. Island Acres, closest to the dramatic Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa, is great for camping along the river. In addition, the camping at Rabbit Valley, the last Colorado exit along I-70, is some of the best in the state. Enjoy mountain biking, four-wheeling and dinosaur bones just across the interstate from the camping areas.

Housing

Males: 9,887

(48.2%)

Females: 10,645

(51.8%)

Median resident age:	30.0 years
Colorado median age:	34.3 years

Zip codes: 81520.

Estimated median household income in 2007: $45,015 (it was $31,684 in 2000)

Clifton:	$45,015
Colorado:	$55,212

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $166,081 (it was $84,000 in 2000)

Clifton:	$166,081
Colorado:	$233,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $163,819; Detached houses: $199,679; Townhouses or other attached units: $120,742; In 2-unit structures: $99,810; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $114,075; Mobile homes: $33,170