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SHOPPING & ENTERTAINMENT
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER VICE PRESIDENT OF ADVERTISING
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MANAGER OF CREATIVE SERVICES SPECIAL SECTIONS EDITOR
Tad Smith
David Habrat Hunter Harrell
ADVERTISING Christian Ridings DESIGN & PRODUCTION
Renee Bruch Michelle Martin Ryan Brown
ADVERTISING SALES Amy Baird REPRESENTATIVE
Tana Bowen Emily Campana Heather Mobley Joe Nelson
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he history and culture in Montezuma County still influence the land and its people today. You can see it in the architecture and art. It’s found in the farming and the fashion. It’s even clear in the cuisine. The connection to people and place is just one thing that makes Montezuma County unique. But we’re determined to find what makes it the best in our annual competition. This year, The Journal tried something new by kicking off the annual “Best Of ” competition three weeks early to accept nominations from our readers. The top
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Introduction three nominations made it to the ballot, alongside the top three winners from the shops we frequent, encouraging more 2017 competition. Then, residents to participate in nominations those six nominees battled for first place, and voting. runner up and honorable mention for And all that campaigning paid four weeks. off. Thanks to the hard work More businesses of those businesses, we had a than ever To our winners: record-breaking 35,510 votes campaigned for Congratulations! across 100 categories. your vote to win It is a true honor So, if you’re looking for the bragging rights to be the best. best, look no further. These for a year. We goods and services come highly saw printed and recommended by your very own handmade signs as friends and neighbors. well as eye-catching banners at the local
CONGRATULATIONS ALL BEST OF BUSINESSES OF 2018.
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AUTOMOTIVE Best Auto Repair Cortez Auto Repair Keesee Motor Company HONORABLE MENTION Steve Keetch Motors FIRST PLACE
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Best Dealership Keesee Motor Company RUNNER UP Steve Keetch Motors HONORABLE MENTION New Country Auto Center
Best Farm Equipment/ Tractor Store IFA Country Store Big R Stores - Cortez HONORABLE MENTION Stotz Equipment FIRST PLACE
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Best Motorcycle/ Hobby Sport Store Chrome Mafia Custom Cycles Fun Center HONORABLE MENTION Mesa Verde Motorsports Inc FIRST PLACE
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AUTOMOTIVE Best Oil/Lube Service Big O Tire RUNNER UP Four States Tire & Service HONORABLE MENTION Jiffy Lube FIRST PLACE
Best Tire Store Big O Tire RUNNER UP Four States Tire & Service HONORABLE MENTION Cox Conoco FIRST PLACE
CORTEZ AUTO REPAIR
BEST AUTO REPAIR SHOP Thank you all for voting us Best Mechanics in Montezuma and Cortez. Come see us for general repair work, domestic and foreign makes, gas and diesel powered!
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Faces Best Acupuncturist Best Bartender FIRST PLACE RUNNER UP
Katie Lytle Ben Hawes
Casey Kennedy Amy Meyerhofer, WildEdge Brewing Collective HONORABLE MENTION Koltan Guttridge FIRST PLACE
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Best Car Salesperson Ellis Yates Caleb Moore HONORABLE MENTION John Hager FIRST PLACE
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Best Chiropractor Jeremy Rosenbaugh RUNNER UP Adam Black HONORABLE MENTION Eric Breitenbach FIRST PLACE
Best Electrician Stanley Electric Cortez Electric HONORABLE MENTION Nice Electric FIRST PLACE
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Best Jeweler John Garcia Amador Garcia HONORABLE MENTION Larry Sanchez FIRST PLACE
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Best Massage Therapist Casey Kennedy RUNNER UP Ivy’s Therapy Center HONORABLE MENTION Abby Gulick, Love Sprouts FIRST PLACE
Best Pharmacist Dave Mortensen RUNNER UP Nichole Belland HONORABLE MENTION Teri, Walgreens FIRST PLACE
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Best Photographer
Best Plumber
Aspen Jade Photography RUNNER UP Gina Boren HONORABLE MENTION Barb Grist Photography
Sparks Plumbing & Heating RUNNER UP Randy Taylor HONORABLE MENTION Corky’s Plumbing
Best Physician/ Doctor
Best Real Estate Agent/Broker
Hope Barkhurst RUNNER UP Andrew McAlpin HONORABLE MENTION Erin Reardon Schmitt, DO, OB/GYN, MPH
Marti Spitzer Bill Stanley HONORABLE MENTION Jo Ann Cauley
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First Place BEST REALTOR
Mesa Verde Realty
Thank You
FOR YOUR SUPPORT 1640 East Main Street • Cortez, CO 81321
970.565.2000
mobile 970.739.0447 Each office is independently owned and operated.
the Best Thanks for Voting for Us
Bringinthisadfor 25%offanyproductorservice “Where Fine Jewelry is a Family Tradition” 450 E. Main St. Cortez, CO 970-565-3411 • garciajewelerscortez.com Mon – Fri: 9:00am – 5:00pm Saturday: 10:00am – 3:00 pm
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Food& Dining Best Asian Cuisine
Best Bar/Pub
Best Beer Selection
Thai Cortez & Sushi RUNNER UP Stonefish Sushi & More HONORABLE MENTION Hunan Chinese Restaurant
WildEdge Brewing Collective RUNNER UP Dolores River Brewery HONORABLE MENTION Loungin’ Lizard
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WildEdge Brewing Collective Dolores River Brewery HONORABLE MENTION Main Street Brewery
Best Bakery
Best Barbecue
Best Brewery
Absolute Bakery & Cafe RUNNER UP The Pie Maker Bakery HONORABLE MENTION City Market
Wigglin’ Pig RUNNER UP Jimmer’s Backcountry BBQ HONORABLE MENTION Dove Creek Sinclair
WildEdge Brewing Collective RUNNER UP Dolores River Brewery HONORABLE MENTION Main Street Brewery
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Best Coffee Shop
Best Hamburger
Best Health Food
Silver Bean RUNNER UP Spruce Tree Espresso House HONORABLE MENTION Fahrenheit Coffee Roasters
Burger Boy Drive In RUNNER UP The Depot HONORABLE MENTION The Farm Bistro
Flat Belly Organics RUNNER UP The Farm Bistro HONORABLE MENTION Stonefish Sushi & More
Best Dessert
Best Happy Hour
Best Hot Wings
Moose and More RUNNER UP Cold Stone Creamery HONORABLE MENTION The Pie Maker Bakery
Stonefish Sushi & More RUNNER UP Destination Grill HONORABLE MENTION Blondie’s Trophy Room
Blondie’s Trophy Room J. Fargo’s Family Dining Micro Brewery & HONORABLE MENTION Pizza Hut
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THANK YOU CORTEZ FOR VOTING US #1. WE APPRECIATE YOUR LOYALTY
“Come see us!” Best Coffee Shop
BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER • FULL BAR
Voted
Best Wings THANKS FOR VOTING FOR US
(970) 946-4404 · 410 W Main St, Cortez
45 W Main St, Cortez, CO • (970)-565-4015 • www.blondiestrophyroom.com
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Best Ice Cream/ Fro-yo Moose & More Cold Stone Creamery HONORABLE MENTION Sonic Drive-In FIRST PLACE
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Best Mexican Food La Casita de Cortez RUNNER UP Tequila’s Mexican Restaurant HONORABLE MENTION Gustavo’s Mexican Restaurant & Bar FIRST PLACE
La Casita De Cortez 332 E. Main Street • Cortez, CO 81321 FIRST PLACE BEST MEXICAN FOOD
RUNNER UP BEST OUTDOOR PATIO
Call For To-Go Orders / 970-565-0223 LIVE MUSIC • PATIO • FRIENDLY STAFF • GREAT FOOD
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We love our community, thanks for supporting us! 970-882-7353 doloresfoodmarket.com
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Best Outdoor Dining Best Restaurant
Best Steak
Shiloh Steak House RUNNER UP La Casita de Cortez HONORABLE MENTION Dolores River Brewery
Stonefish Sushi & More RUNNER UP Loungin’ Lizard HONORABLE MENTION Thai Cortez & Sushi
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Shiloh Steak House Millwood Junction HONORABLE MENTION Loungin’ Lizard
Best Pizza
Best Servers
Best Winery
Dolores River Brewery RUNNER UP Papa Murphy’s HONORABLE MENTION Domino’s
Stonefish Sushi & More RUNNER UP Burger Boy Drive In HONORABLE MENTION Loungin’ Lizard
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Guy Drew Vineyards Sutcliffe Vineyards
BEST STEAK AND BEST OUTDOOR SEATING
Mark and Anita Rodgers Thank you Montezuma County for voting us #1. 5 Veach Street, Cortez, CO 81321 Phone: 970-565-6560
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Legal, Financial& real estate services Best Bank/ Credit Union
Best Mortgage Company
Best Real Estate Office
The Dolores State Bank RUNNER UP Four Corners Community Bank HONORABLE MENTION Vectra Bank - Cortez
The Dolores State Bank RUNNER UP Major Mortgage HONORABLE MENTION Vectra Bank - Cortez
Re/Max Mesa Verde Realty RUNNER UP United Country Blue Sky Homes and Land HONORABLE MENTION Century 21
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Best Home Builder Cruzan Construction Company George Deavers HONORABLE MENTION Kelen Lovett FIRST PLACE
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Best Insurance Agency Ricky King, State Farm RUNNER UP Dennis Morita, State Farm HONORABLE MENTION Woods Insurance Services FIRST PLACE
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Thank you Cortez for voting me #1!
Here for game day & every day. Ricky King Insurance Agcy Inc Ricky King, Agent 1438 E Main Cortez, CO 81321 Bus: 970-565-3796
No matter where the day takes you, I’m here to help protect you and help you save. For your auto insurance needs and more, call or stop in today.
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BEVERLY WILLIAMSON
BRENDA BATES
FROM ALL OF US AT REMAX MESA VERDE REALTY THANK YOU FOR
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VOTING US #1
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BILLIE EDWARDS
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State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, State Farm Indemnity Company, Bloomington, IL State Farm County Mutual Insurance Company of Texas, Richardson, TX 1801262
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MARTI SPITZER
MINDY ROSENBAUGH
STACY BOESCH
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CORTEZ LOCATION: PHONE: 970-565-2000 • EMAIL: CORTEZREMAX@FONE.NET • 1640 E. MAIN ST. MANCOS LOCATION: PHONE: 970-533-9100 • EMAIL: MANCOSREMAX@FONE.NET • 178 E. FRONTAGE RD.
Thank you Montezuma County for voting us THE BEST Bank and BEST Mortgage Company.
Mancos 138 N Main, Mancos 970-533-7736
Cortez East 27880 Hwy 160, Cortez 970-565-5432
Cortez 744 E. Main, Cortez 970-564-1400
Dolores 101 S. 6th St., Dolores 970-882-7600 2018 BEST OF CORTEZ & MONTEZUMA COUNTY
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Professional Services/other Best Computer Repair Service
Best Day Care Center/Provider
Best Dispensary
PC 411 NewForce PC HONORABLE MENTION The Geeks
Trinity Lutheran Preschool Teddy Bear Preschool HONORABLE MENTION Tree House Early Learning Center
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Doobie Sisters LivWell Cortez HONORABLE MENTION Durango Organics Cortez FIRST PLACE
Best Doggie Daycare Cortez Animal Bed & Breakfast RUNNER UP Sierra Schaak HONORABLE MENTION Coats & Tails FIRST PLACE
Best Flower Store Flower Cottage Cliffrose Garden Center & Gifts HONORABLE MENTION City Market FIRST PLACE
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Best Hair Salon
Best Hotel/Bed & Breakfast/Lodging
Shear Shack Salon RUNNER UP AboutFace Aesthetics HONORABLE MENTION Envy Salon & Boutique FIRST PLACE
Baymont Inn & Suites RUNNER UP Retro Inn at Mesa Verde HONORABLE MENTION Holiday Inn Express FIRST PLACE
Best Heating Service Comfort Air Mechanical RUNNER UP Sparks Plumbing & Heating HONORABLE MENTION Case Heating FIRST PLACE
We Love You Montezuma County
Best Landscaping Company First Place
Best Flower Store Runner Up
Best Garden Supply/Nursery First Place
25% off trees, shrubs, perennials & fruit!
Cliffrose
GARDEN CENTER & GIFTS 101 N Market St • Cortez, CO
970.565.2099
27885 HW 160 • Cortez, CO
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Top Line Installers Shawn Montgomery HONORABLE MENTION Bennick’s Roofing FIRST PLACE
Cliffrose Garden Center & Gifts Sprinkler Pros HONORABLE MENTION Classic Gardens Landscape RUNNER UP
Wigglin’ Pig RUNNER UP WildEdge Brewing Collective HONORABLE MENTION Nana’s Taqueria, Dolores FIRST PLACE
Best Roofing Company
Best Landscaping Company FIRST PLACE
Best New Business
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THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST IN MONTEZUMA COUNTY!
BEST ART GALLERY
NOTAH DINEH
TRADING COMPANY & MUSEUM Experience our trading post and museum in Cortez. Open 6 days a week, Mon - Sat @ 9:00am Featuring the finest in Native American arts and crafts. 345 W. Main Cortez. CO 81321 1.800.444.2024 ‹› 1.970.565.9607 2018 BEST OF CORTEZ & MONTEZUMA COUNTY
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Shopping& Entertainment Best Annual Event Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo RUNNER UP Montezuma County Fair HONORABLE MENTION Harvest Beer Festival FIRST PLACE
Best Antique Shop Antique Corral RUNNER UP Notah Dineh Trading Co. HONORABLE MENTION Traditional Charm Antique Mall FIRST PLACE
Best Art Gallery Notah Dineh Trading Co. RUNNER UP Artisans of Mancos HONORABLE MENTION Home & Range FIRST PLACE
Best Bicycle Shop Kokopelli Bike & Board RUNNER UP Lizard Head Cyclery LLC HONORABLE MENTION Mountain Bike Specialists FIRST PLACE
Best Carpet/ Flooring Store
Best Clothing Store
House of Carpets Muscanell Millworks HONORABLE MENTION Top Line Floors
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Love on a Hanger Bealls HONORABLE MENTION Colorado Love Outdoors
Best Casino
Best Consignment/ Thrift/Pawn shop
Ute Mountain Casino Hotel RUNNER UP Sky Ute Casino Resort HONORABLE MENTION Northern Edge Navajo Casino
Methodist Thrift Shop RUNNER UP Second Time Fashions HONORABLE MENTION The Flying Pig Boutique
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Best Furniture Store Town & Country Furniture Rustic Style Furniture HONORABLE MENTION Willis Furniture of Cortez FIRST PLACE
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Best Garden Supply/Nursery Cliffrose Garden Center & Gifts Four Seasons Greenhouse & Nursery HONORABLE MENTION IFA Country Store FIRST PLACE
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Slavens True Value Hardware RUNNER UP Choice Building Supply HONORABLE MENTION Dolores General Store
Big R Stores - Cortez RUNNER UP Good Life Pet Food & Supplies HONORABLE MENTION IFA Country Store
City Market RUNNER UP Safeway HONORABLE MENTION Dolores Food Market
Best Liquor Store
Best Sporting Goods Store
Best Tourist Attraction
Colorado Love Outdoors RUNNER UP Goods For The Woods HONORABLE MENTION Run + Hike
Mesa Verde National Park Anasazi Heritage Center HONORABLE MENTION Canyons of the Ancients National Monument
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West Slope Liquors GST Liquors HONORABLE MENTION Smitty’s Liquors FIRST PLACE
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WELLNESS Best Assisted Living Facility Madison House - Assisted Living Vista Mesa Assisted Living HONORABLE MENTION Vista Grande Inn FIRST PLACE
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Best Day Spa
Best Dental Clinic
AboutFace Aesthetics RUNNER UP BeLiz Med Spa HONORABLE MENTION Serenity Skin Spa
Jason Smith Cortez Family Dentistry HONORABLE MENTION Cortez Smiles
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Best Eye Care Center Bryce Tanner RUNNER UP Underwood Optical HONORABLE MENTION Alpine Eye Clinic FIRST PLACE
Best Gym Cortez Recreation Center CrossFit Mountain Range Fitness HONORABLE MENTION Body By Design FIRST PLACE
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Best Hearing Center Montezuma Hearing Clinic Four Corners Hearing Centers HONORABLE MENTION Animas Valley Audiology FIRST PLACE
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Best Home Health Care Provider
Best Physical Therapist
Hospice of Montezuma RUNNER UP PASCO/SW Home Health HONORABLE MENTION Guardian Angel Home Health
Johnson Physical Therapy Jodi Harris HONORABLE MENTION Staci, Southwest Memorial Hospital
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Best Pharmacy City Market RUNNER UP Safeway HONORABLE MENTION Walgreens FIRST PLACE
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Best Veterinarian Clinic Vibrant Pet Animal Hospital RUNNER UP Montezuma Veterinary Clinic HONORABLE MENTION Cortez Adobe Animal Hospital LLC FIRST PLACE
Vibrant Pet Animal Hospital Best Veterinary Clinic
Best Dental Clinic Runner Up
Thank you all for voting us the Best Vet Clinic in Cortez and Montezuma County! A Vibrant Pet is a Healthy Pet 25628 Road L · Cortez, CO 81321 970-565-3196 · www.vibrantpet.com
Thank you for voting for us! 115 N. Beech St. Cortez, CO • 970-565-7275
cortezfamilydentistry.com
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