Chief Drive-In, Grand Junction, Colorado 1952 1989 2868 North Avenue Grand Junction Mesa Colorado 81501 USA https://www.cinematreasures.org/theaters/46778 Cinema Treasures blog regarding the history of the Chief Drive-In The Chief Drive-In was established in 1952. According to the website Cinema Treasures, it was established by the Westland Theaters company of Colorado Springs. United Artists later owned the drive-in. It was Grand Junction's second drive-in, following the Star Lite Drive-In Theater (built by Harry "Loyd" Files in 1947). For many years, the Chief was seen as an affordable night of fun for families and people in the Grand Valley. It closed in 1989. yes yes