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SHOPPING & ENTERTAINMENT

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER VICE PRESIDENT OF ADVERTISING

Douglas Bennett

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.

Recognition party host sponsor:

STONEFISH Sushi & More FOR ALL WINNERS GO TO

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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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Marti Spitzer

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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!

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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

! s e t o v r u o y r Thank you fo 2018 BEST OF CORTEZ & MONTEZUMA COUNTY

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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.

CAROL CLICK

BEVERLY WILLIAMSON

BRENDA BATES

FROM ALL OF US AT REMAX MESA VERDE REALTY THANK YOU FOR

TRISTA HEATON

VOTING US #1

JASON WITT

BILLIE EDWARDS

KEN WILLIAMSON

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, State Farm Indemnity Company, Bloomington, IL State Farm County Mutual Insurance Company of Texas, Richardson, TX 1801262

ANDREA LINDUS

MARTI SPITZER

MINDY ROSENBAUGH

STACY BOESCH

KAYLEEN LINDSAY

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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Best Hardware Store

Best Pet Supply Store

Best Supermarket/ Grocery Store

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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