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The City of Fruita (pronounced /ˈfruːtə/) is a Home Rule Municipality located in western Mesa County, Colorado, United States. Fruita is part of the Grand Junction Metropolitan Statistical Area and within the Grand Valley. The geography is identified by the bordering Colorado River (historically known as the Grand River) on the southern edge of town, the Uncompahgre Plateau known for its pinyon-juniper landscape, and the Book Cliffs range on the northern edge of the Grand Valley. The population was 12,646 at the 2010 census. Originally home to the Ute people, white farmers settled the town after founder William Pabor in 1884. Ten years later, Fruita was incorporated. Economically, it started out as a fruit producing region, but today it is well known for its outdoor sports such as mountain biking, hiking, and rafting, its proximity to the Colorado National Monument, and its annual festivals. Fruita has been the winner of the Governor’s Smart Growth and Development Award for four consecutive years. The city motto is "Honor the Past, Envision the Future".

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I came to Colorado from North Dakota (I managed radiology departments) after retirement to be around children and grandchildren. I found out immediately the people in Fruita and Grand Junction to be just as friendly, compassionate, caring and considerate as the people in North Dakota. I am in the process of moving back to Fruita (from Grand Junction) to a retirement community where everyone one is very friendly, caring and understanding of the needs of the older generation and I have seen how they help one another when needed.

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Age Friendly neighborhood . Quiet , a pleasant community.

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