Clifton Colorado

Clifton, Colorado is a small "suburb" of Grand Junction, Colorado. It is an unincorporated town with a current population of over 20,000 people. It's located on the eastern outskirts of the Grand Valley between Palisade, Colo., and Grand Junction, Colo.

Clifton's post office has been in operation since 1900.

Clifton Colorado Schools

Clifton Elementary School - 3276 F Rd Clifton, CO 81520
Mount Garfield Middle School - 3475 Front St Clifton, CO 81520
Rocky Mountain Elementary - 3260 D 1/2 Rd Clifton, CO 81520

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Clifton Quick Facts

Elevation: 4,724′
Population: 20,748 (2019)
Zipcode: 81520
Area code: 970

Speak Up About Proposed Public Library for Clifton & Fruitvale

Mesa County Libraries are asking for your input regarding the proposed new library for Clifton/Fruitvalle. You're invited to attend a number of community forums coming up later this month.

Waylon Jordan

Two Arrested: Gas Station Robbed at Gunpoint in Grand Junction

A gas station attendant was robbed at gunpoint in Grand Junction on Thursday night.

Alicia Selin

Clifton Gets Neighborhood Clean-Up Just Like Grand Junction

For years Grand Junction residents have enjoyed the benefit of free neighborhood clean-up. Now, Clifton is getting a piece of the action.

Zane Mathews

Grand Junction Among the Top 50 Colorado Cities to Raise a Family

Grand Junction comes in at #42, Fruita at #33 and Clifton at #58.

Alicia Selin

UFO Possibly Photographed Over Clifton

This photo of a possible UFO was caught over Clifton, Colo. yesterday (Sept. 4).

Tim Gray

Gunshots, Car Chase In Early Morning Hours In Clifton

A white Cadillac took a shot at another vehicle early Thursday (July 25) morning, resulting in arrests

Jack Taylor

Motorcyclist Killed in Collision With Jeep on I-70B in Clifton

A motorcyclist riding on I-70 Business Loop near Clifton is dead after crashing into a Jeep on Friday, October 12.

Ed Chandler

50+ Shave Heads for Cancer Fundraiser at Chatfield Elementary

Almost 50 students and staff shaved their heads for a childhood cancer fundraiser. Chatfield Elementary School raised over $6,000 for childhood cancer research.

Alicia Selin

Popular Clifton Restaurant is On the Move – Sort Of

A popular group of locally owned restaurants will close one of its diners next year. Don't worry, it's not going out of business, just changing locations.

Waylon Jordan

This Order is to Go

When someone wants a French Vanilla Chocolate Twist at 11 p.m., they want a French Vanilla Chocolate Twist, darn it! Then again, they may just want to rob the place.

Waylon Jordan