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WELLNESS

Thank You Durango!!!

Supporting Durango for over 33 years!

Come visit the Largest Showroom in the area!

(970) 247-2959 northpointdurango.com

1315 Main Avenue · DURANGO, CO Monday–Saturday: 8:30–5:30 pm OPEN Sundays: 11:00–4:00 pm 2018 BEST OF DURANGO

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ike the beloved Animas River, La Plata County has a natural ebb and flow. Our home is made up of locals and transplants, and our world-class recreation attracts visitors from around the globe. Together, we make the best community.

But this place would not be our favorite to live, work and play without the incredible people and places that serve our population. In response to our readers and competitors, The Durango Herald tried something new this year by kicking off the annual “Best Of ” competition three weeks early to accept nominations from our readers. The top three nominations made

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Introduction it to the ballot, alongside the top three winners from the 2017 competition. Then, to participate in nominations and voting. those six nominees battled for first place, And all that campaigning paid off. runner up and honorable mention for Thanks to the hard work of those four weeks. businesses, we had a recordThe competition breaking 119,235 votes was fierce. More across 140 categories. So, if To our winners: businesses than you’re looking for the best, Congratulations! ever campaigned look no further. These goods It is a true honor for your vote to and services come highly to be the best. win bragging rights recommended by the vibrant for a year. We saw souls who feel at home here. printed signs and Now, we look forward to another eye-catching banners at the local shops great year of sampling the “Best Of ” we frequent, encouraging more residents everything La Plata County has to offer.

CONGRATULATIONS ALL BEST OF BUSINESSES OF 2018.

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Thank you to everyone who voted us Best Auto Repair for the second year in a row, and our loyal customers that have supported our business!

Thank You

We are so happy and proud to have received this award, and will do our best to continue to provide honest, quality service and repair.

Our Durango community is

“The Best”

For voting us #1!

We are so thankful to be a part of a community that supports our mission-driven efforts every day.

From serving and protecting the animals in need, adding thousands of four-legged family members to new homes each year, providing education about humane treatment of animals, partnering with other nonprofits in the community, and turning one person’s Thrift Store donations into another person’s perfect find. We truly appreciate your endless support of our entire organization, thank you! www.facebook.com/LPCHS www.facebook.com/LPCHSThriftStore

THRIFT STORE

601 E College Dr · Durango, CO (970) 247-3989

Mon-Sat: 9:00am - 5:30pm Sun : 10:00am - 4:00pm

970.385.4322

SHELTER

Mon-Sat: 11:00am - 5:30pm Sun: Noon - 4pm

970.259.2847

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AUTOMOTIVE Best Auto Repair FIRST PLACE

Best Car Wash

Durango Car Care

Durango Autoworks HONORABLE MENTION Brittain’s Automotive RUNNER UP

Best Dealership Morehart Murphy

Regional Auto Center RUNNER UP Durango Motor Company HONORABLE MENTION Nissan of Durango FIRST PLACE

Durango Rapid Wash Animas Auto Spa Car Wash Machine

FIRST PLACE RUNNER UP HONORABLE MENTION

Best Farm Equipment Basin Coop, Inc. RUNNER UP Southwest AG Inc. HONORABLE MENTION Tractor Supply Company FIRST PLACE

Best Motorcycle/ Hobby sport Store Durango Harley-Davidson Fun Center Cole’s Chop Shop

FIRST PLACE RUNNER UP HONORABLE MENTION

Best Oil/Lube Service Brennan Station RUNNER UP Durango Motor Company HONORABLE MENTION Jiffy Lube FIRST PLACE

Best Tire Store Peerless Tires RUNNER UP Discount Tire HONORABLE MENTION Big O Tires FIRST PLACE

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BEST TIRE SHOP

THANK YOU DURANGO!

#1 IN TIRES #1 IN SERVICE WE STRIVE TO EARN YOUR BUSINESS

EVERY. SINGLE. DAY.

Thank You Durango!

Our staff thanks you for choosing us as the BEST when it comes to your car’s oil and lube service.

We are so happy to receive this award and we will continue to provide you with the quality service, honest assessments, and positive customer experience you have come to expect from Xpress Lube and Brennan Stations.

Proud to be a locally owned and operated Durango business.

(970) 259-2499

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Faces Best Acupuncturist Best Car Salesperson

Kristen Lum, Rivergate FIRST PLACE

Natural Healthcare RUNNER UP Oley Smith HONORABLE MENTION Caleb Gates Acupuncture

Best Bartender

FIRST PLACE

Sarah Moxam, El Moro Spirits and Tavern RUNNER UP Bridgett Tesmer, Derailed HONORABLE MENTION Dave Woodruff, El Moro Spirits and Tavern

Best Body Piercer

FIRST PLACE

Dallas Belden, Your Flesh Tattoo and Piercing RUNNER UP Joshua Shaw, Blue Tiger Tattoo HONORABLE MENTION Megan Peoples, Animas Tattoo & Body Piercing

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Jonathan Griego, Morehart Murphy Regional Auto Center RUNNER UP Zac Cullum, New Country

Auto Center HONORABLE MENTION Sean O’Neal, Morehart Murphy Regional Auto Center

Best Financial Adviser

FIRST PLACE

Jeff Thulson Craig Arnwine Tom Helms

RUNNER UP HONORABLE MENTION

Best Massage Therapist

FIRST PLACE

Shera Johnson RUNNER UP Jennifer Prosser HONORABLE MENTION Michelle’s Massage

Best Pharmacist

FIRST PLACE

Lori Kearney, Rivergate Pharmacy RUNNER UP Jenna Wright HONORABLE MENTION Dave Croll

Best Photographer

FIRST PLACE

Allison Ragsdale Photography Hank Blum Angie Wingerd, Ignited Imagery

RUNNER UP HONORABLE MENTION

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Best Physician/Doctor

FIRST PLACE

Jay and Suzanne Ciotti John Steve Lavengood Joe Murphy

For all of your commercial photography and videography needs.

RUNNER UP HONORABLE MENTION

Angie Wingerd

Best Podiatrist

FIRST PLACE

Dan Stilwell RUNNER UP Nick Hugentobler HONORABLE MENTION Kayse Lake

Best Real Estate Agent/Broker

FIRST PLACE

Nicole Sorensen RUNNER UP Jerome Bleger HONORABLE MENTION Christina Rinderle

970-749-3728

www.ignitedimagery.com · ignitedimagery@gmail.com

The greatest part of my job is building relationships with members of my community, and winning this award means the world to me!

I look forward to another great year of making a difference in my clients’ lives!

Nicole Sorensen · 785 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301 · (720) 837-4507 2018 BEST OF DURANGO

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Food&dining Best Asian Cuisine

Best Bakery

Best Bar/Pub

East by Southwest RUNNER UP Himalayan Kitchen HONORABLE MENTION Pop Sushi

Bread RUNNER UP Serious Delights Bakery HONORABLE MENTION The Yellow Carrot

The Bookcase & Barber El Moro Spirits & Tavern

HONORABLE MENTION Steamworks Brewing Company

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Food & Dining Best Barbecue

Best Casual Dining

Serious Texas BBQ RUNNER UP T’s Smokehouse & Grill HONORABLE MENTION J. Bo Pizza & Rib Co.

RUNNER UP HONORABLE MENTION

Best Beer Selection

Best Caterer

Ska Brewing Company RUNNER UP Ernie’s/ 11th Street Station HONORABLE MENTION Carver Brewing Company

Zia Taqueria RUNNER UP Norton’s Catering Company HONORABLE MENTION The Yellow Carrot

Best Brewery

Best Cocktails

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Ska Brewing Company RUNNER UP Steamworks Brewing Company HONORABLE MENTION Carver Brewing Company

Zia Taqueria Steamworks Brewing Company Ernie’s/ 11th Street Station

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The Bookcase & Barber El Moro Spirits & Tavern Cantera

FIRST PLACE

RUNNER UP HONORABLE MENTION

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Best Coffee Shop

Best Dessert

Best Fine Dining

Durango Joes RUNNER UP 81301 Coffee House and Roasters HONORABLE MENTION Taste Coffee

Cream Bean Berry RUNNER UP Ken & Sue’s HONORABLE MENTION The Yellow Carrot

Ken & Sue’s RUNNER UP Eolus Bar & Dining HONORABLE MENTION Ore House

Best Deli

Best Fast Food

Best French Fries

Nature’s Oasis Natural Foods Market RUNNER UP RGP’s Flame Grilled Wraps HONORABLE MENTION Three Peaks Deli & Grill

Zia Taqueria RUNNER UP Grassburger HONORABLE MENTION Macho’s Fast Mexican Food

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Grassburger Steamworks Brewing Company Olde Tymers Cafe

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RUNNER UP HONORABLE MENTION

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Best Hamburger

Best Health Food

James Ranch

Harvest Grill & Greens RUNNER UP Grassburger HONORABLE MENTION Olde Tymers Cafe

Nature’s Oasis - Natural Foods Market RUNNER UP The Living Tree

Live Foods Salad Bar HONORABLE MENTION Zia Taqueria

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Best Happy Hour East by Southwest RUNNER UP The Office Spiritorium HONORABLE MENTION Pop Sushi FIRST PLACE

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Best Hot Dog

Durango Dawg House RUNNER UP James Ranch

Harvest Grill & Greens

HONORABLE MENTION Olde Tymers Cafe FIRST PLACE

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Best Hot Wings

Cuckoo’s Chicken

House & Waterin’ Hole RUNNER UP J. Bo’s Pizza & Rib Company HONORABLE MENTION Steamworks Brewing Company FIRST PLACE

Best Ice Cream/ Frozen Yogurt

Cream Bean Berry Cold Stone Creamery Top That Frozen Yogurt

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FIRST PLACE RUNNER UP HONORABLE MENTION

Best Italian Food

Best Outdoor Dining

Mutu’s Italian Kitchen RUNNER UP Guido’s Pizza Pasta Panini HONORABLE MENTION Gianni’s Oven & Grill

Ernie’s/ 11th Street Station RUNNER UP Ken & Sue’s HONORABLE MENTION Cyprus Cafe

Best Mexican Food

Best Pizza

Nayarit Mexican Cuisine RUNNER UP Gazpacho New Mexico Cooking y

Cantina HONORABLE MENTION Cantera Fine Mexican Cuisine

Fired Up Artisan Pizza RUNNER UP Homeslice Pizza HONORABLE MENTION Olde Schoolhouse Cafe

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Food & Dining Best Restaurant Ken & Sue’s RUNNER UP Eolus Bar & Dining HONORABLE MENTION Ore House FIRST PLACE

Best Romantic Dinner Ken & Sue’s Eolus Bar & Dining HONORABLE MENTION Ore House FIRST PLACE

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This tells us we are doing something right!

We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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Best Seafood

Best Steak

Best Sushi

The Red Snapper RUNNER UP East by Southwest HONORABLE MENTION Highway 3 Roadhouse & Oyster Bar

Ore House RUNNER UP Ken & Sue’s HONORABLE MENTION Eolus Bar & Dining

East by Southwest RUNNER UP Pop Sushi HONORABLE MENTION Rice Monkeys

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Best Servers Ken & Sue’s RUNNER UP Steamworks

Brewing Company HONORABLE MENTION Ore House FIRST PLACE

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Best Sunday Brunch Best Winery Kennebec Cafe RUNNER UP El Moro Spirits and Tavern HONORABLE MENTION Carver Brewing Company FIRST PLACE

Four Leaves Winery RUNNER UP Fox Fire Farms HONORABLE MENTION Sutcliffe Vineyards FIRST PLACE

Black Bear Carpet Cleaning & Repair

Thanks for your vote Durango!

Voted Best Carpet Cleaning Services

Local and family owned

970-382-1344 www.blackbearclean.com

We value our customers!

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Runner Up ~ Best Restarant • Runner Up ~ Best Fine Dining Runner Up ~ Best Romantic Dinner • Hnorable Mention ~ Best Steak

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THANK YOU

FOR VOTING DURANGO City MArket #1

BEST SUPERMARKET/GROCERY STORE

We’re Proud to be a Part of the Community!

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Thank you Durango for your vote!

Proud Sponsors of

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970-259-5148 · milehighplumbingdurango.com 2018 BEST OF DURANGO

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Legal, Financial & real estate services Best Bank or Credit Union

Best Home Builder

Best Insurance Agent

First National Bank of Durango RUNNER UP Bank of the San Juans HONORABLE MENTION Bank of Colorado

Skywalker Construction RUNNER UP Edgewood Construction LLC HONORABLE MENTION Kogan Builders, Inc.

Jay Hwang, State Farm Insurance RUNNER UP Denise Elliott,

State Farm Insurance HONORABLE MENTION The Leavitt Group

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Legal, Financial & real estate services Best Law Firm Newbold, Chapman & Geyer PC RUNNER UP Goldman, Robbins, Nicholson & Mack PC HONORABLE MENTION Crane & Tejada PC FIRST PLACE

Best Mortgage Company Guild Mortgage Company RUNNER UP Bank of Colorado HONORABLE MENTION First National Bank of Durango FIRST PLACE

Best Real Estate Office The Wells Group RUNNER UP Keller Williams HONORABLE MENTION Coldwell Banker FIRST PLACE

THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTE! 1304 Florida Road Durango, Colorado www.1304Living.com | 970-403-6297

THANK Y OU FOR VOTIN G! Brad Cook, Rhonda Yarbrough, and the Guild Mortgage Team would like to thank you for voting to make us one of the Best of Durango in 2018.

970.259.0435 120 West 8th Street | Durango, CO 81301

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Thank you for voting us Best Window Coverings in Durango!

2 YEARS IN A ROW

BLINDS • SHUTTERS • SHADES • DRAPES • HOME AUTOMATION

Call now for your free consultation at home!

970.385.5700 • budgetblinds.com 1455 FLORIDA ROAD • DURANGO, CO • 81301

Thank you Durango for voting Kroegers the Best Hardware Store We appreciate our loyal customers

DID YOU KNOW? We’re more than nuts & bolts!

The hardware store with so much more!

8 Town Plaza • Durango (970) 247-0660 kroegers.com

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Professional Services/other Best Apartment Complex Mountain Sun Apartments Riverbridge Apartments 1304 Apartments

Best Computer Repair Service

FIRST PLACE

The Mac Ranch Tech-Nichol Bad Apples Computer Solutions

FIRST PLACE

RUNNER UP HONORABLE MENTION

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Best Cabinets

Best Countertops

Aspen Design Studio RUNNER UP Colorado Custom Cabinets, Inc. HONORABLE MENTION Animas Kitchen & Bath LLC

Tile & Light Art of Durango RUNNER UP Rock Solid Custom Granite HONORABLE MENTION 2180 Lighting & Design Studio

Best Carpet Cleaning Services

Best Day Care Provider

Black Bear Carpet

Cleaning and Repair RUNNER UP Ultrasteam Professional

Cleaning & Restoration Services HONORABLE MENTION Chem-Dry of the Southwest

Durango Early Learning Center RUNNER UP Riverhouse Children’s Center HONORABLE MENTION River Mist Preschool

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Best Dispensary Durango Organics RUNNER UP Santé Durango HONORABLE MENTION Colorado Grow Company FIRST PLACE

Best Doggie Day Care Healthy Hounds and Fat Cats Durango Pet Resort Willow Tree Kennels

FIRST PLACE RUNNER UP HONORABLE MENTION

Best Electrician Phillips Electric RUNNER UP Durango Electric Company HONORABLE MENTION Jetco Electric FIRST PLACE

Best Flower Store April’s Garden Blossom Durango City Market

FIRST PLACE RUNNER UP HONORABLE MENTION

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Thanks for the Vote!

We our customers!

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Tech-Nichol has your back!

Discount code*: $5-OFFRepair (*mention this ad to get this deal)

970-799-2717 · OPEN 7 Days 12-5pm 736 Main Ave Suite 6 · Durango, Colorado

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US

BEST ELECTRICIAN

WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT FOR 35 YEARS Thank you for voting Aspen Design Best Cabinets in La Plata County.

970.259.3395

Office 970-385-8955 | Cell 970-903-5813 adsdurango.com | leigha@adsdurango.com 2018 BEST OF DURANGO

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Best Countertops

To our homeowners, contractors, and friends for recognizing us as the best!

Best Carpet/Flooring

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Best Graphic Designer

Best Heating Service

Best Landscaping Company

Cindy Coleman RUNNER UP Pool Creative HONORABLE MENTION Joshua Bensik

Garrhs RUNNER UP Mile High Plumbing HONORABLE MENTION Cal Steel & Sheet Metal, Inc.

Best Hair Salon

Best Lodging

Scapegoat Landscaping RUNNER UP Bare Hands

Landscape Maintenance HONORABLE MENTION Greenscape

Hair Fusion Salon & Spa RUNNER UP The Bookcase and Barber HONORABLE MENTION ReyLynn’s Barber Lounge and Hair Studio

Rochester Hotel & Leland House RUNNER UP Strater Hotel HONORABLE MENTION Blue Lake Ranch

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Best Nail Salon VIP Nails The Woodhouse Day Spa Spaaah Shop & Day Spa

FIRST PLACE RUNNER UP HONORABLE MENTION

Hair Fusion DURANGO’S FULL SERVICE SALON, SPA, BARBERSHOP, & MED SPA would like to thank everyone for their votes this year!

We look forward to pampering you in the near future!

(970) 259-0188 · 969 MAIN AVENUE · DURANGO, CO 2018 BEST OF DURANGO

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Best New Business

Best Pet Groomer

Ernie’s/ 11th Street Station RUNNER UP Old Barrel Tea Company HONORABLE MENTION salt 360 float studio

Pam & Best Friends RUNNER UP Happy Paws Pet Spa HONORABLE MENTION Healthy Hounds and Fat Cats

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Best Plumber

Best Nonprofit

Mile High Plumbing, Inc. Roto-Rooter Bailey Plumbing & Heating

FIRST PLACE

La Plata County Humane Society RUNNER UP Adaptive Sports Association HONORABLE MENTION Project Merry Christmas FIRST PLACE

RUNNER UP HONORABLE MENTION

Best Radio Station KSUT Public Radio RUNNER UP 91.9 & 93.9 KDUR HONORABLE MENTION 92.9 The Point FIRST PLACE

Thank you for voting us

BEST HOTEL IN DURANGO

Best Roofing Company TL Roofing & Exterior RUNNER UP AMCAT Roofing HONORABLE MENTION 4 Corners Roofing & Sheet Metal, LLC FIRST PLACE

Our friendly & knowledgeable staff

is excited to make your trip to Durango an unforgettable journey.

Enjoy a truly unique bed & breakfast at our historic hotel.

First Place Best Hotel Bed & Breakfast Lodging

970-385-1920

www.rochesterhotel.com 726 East 2nd Avenue Durango, Colorado 81301

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Best Tattoo Parlor Your Flesh Tattoo and Piercing Durango Tattoo Company Blue Tiger Tattoo

FIRST PLACE RUNNER UP HONORABLE MENTION

Best Window Coverings Budget Blinds RUNNER UP Quality House Interiors HONORABLE MENTION Durango Shade Company FIRST PLACE

Granite · Quartz · Soapstone · Marble

Topping the competition and your structures!

Thank you to the community and our employees for supporting us as a company for the last 31 years.

Thank you Durango for your vote & support!

Call us today for a FREE Estimate!

970.426.4350 21770 Highway 160 West

825 E 32nd St, Durango, CO 81301

www.rocksolidcustomgranite.com

First Place Best Day Spa

Locally Owned & Operated

Wide Variety of Natural and Engineered Stone

Runner Up Best Nail Salon

Experience the Difference

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Shopping& Entertainment Best Annual Event

Best Art Gallery

Best Bicycle Shop

FIRST PLACE Snowdown RUNNERUP Taste of Durango HONORABLE MENTION Iron Horse Bicycle Classic

FIRST PLACE Karyn Gabaldon Fine Arts RUNNERUP Sorrel Sky Gallery HONORABLE MENTION Durango Arts Center

FIRST PLACE 2nd Ave. Sports RUNNERUP Mountain Bike Specialists HONORABLE MENTION Durango Cyclery

Best Antique Shop

Best Band

Best Book Shop

FIRST PLACE ReLove, Consign & Design RUNNER UP Durango Antique Market HONORABLE MENTION Reruns

FIRST PLACE The High Rollers RUNNER UP The Cannondolls HONORABLE MENTION Elder Grown

FIRST PLACE Maria’s Bookshop RUNNER UP Durango Public Library HONORABLE MENTION White Rabbit Books & Curiosities

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Shopping & Entertainment

Thank You Durango for voting us!

Best Flooring Store FIRST PLACE Tile & Light Art of Durango RUNNER UP 2180 Lighting & Design Studio HONORABLE MENTION Quality House Interiors

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Best Casino FIRST PLACE Sky Ute Casino Resort RUNNER UP Northern Edge Navajo Casino HONORABLE MENTION Ute Mountain Casino

Best Clothing Store FIRST PLACE Animas Trading Company RUNNER UP Pine Needle Mountaineering HONORABLE MENTION Lively (a boutique)

Best Consignment, Thrift or Pawn Shop FIRST PLACE La Plata County Humane Society Thrift Shop RUNNER UP First United Methodist Thrift Shop HONORABLE MENTION ReLove, Consign & Design

Best Furniture Store

809 Main Ave, Durango

DURANGO’S LARGEST PREMIUM CANNABIS DISPENSARY THANKS FOR VOTING WE APPRECIATE YOU!

FIRST PLACE Urban Market RUNNERUP Northpoint Home Furnishings HONORABLE MENTION Artesanos Design Collection

WWW.SANTECOLORADO.COM

Best Garden Supply FIRST PLACE Native Roots Garden Center RUNNER UP Durango Nursery & Supply, Inc. HONORABLE MENTION AJ’s Greenhouse Nursery

970-375-BUDS

742½ Main Ave. Durango (IN THE ALLEY)

(970) 375-2837 2nd Ave

Best Gift Shop

HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE Alley

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Urban Market

Honeyville HONORABLE MENTION Dietz Market Inc. FIRST PLACE RUNNER UP

Bank of the San Juans

Durango Coffee Co

Main Ave

Mutu’s Italian Kitchen

OUR ADVERTISED PRICES INCLUDE TAX HAPPY HOUR - 10% OFF: 4:20–5:20 PM EARLY BIRD - 10% OFF: REC 9–11 AM VETERAN SPECIALS!

WE STOCK OVER 800+ PRODUCTS INCLUDING WWW.SANTECOLORADO.COM • 742½ MAIN AVENUE • DURANGO, CO

RECREATIONAL: SUN to WED 9AM-9PM & THUR to SAT 9AM-9:45PM

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Best Golf Course

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FIRST PLACE Hillcrest Golf Club RUNNER UP Dalton Ranch Golf Club HONORABLE MENTION Glacier Club

FIRST PLACE Urban Market RUNNER UP Artesanos Design Collection HONORABLE MENTION ReLove, Cosign & Design

FIRST PLACE Star Liquors RUNNER UP Wagon Wheel Liquors HONORABLE MENTION Liquor World

Best Hardware Store

Best Jeweler

Best Live Theater

FIRST PLACE Kroegers Ace Hardware RUNNERUP Lewis True Value Mercantile HONORABLE MENTION The Home Depot

FIRST PLACE Jamie’s Jewelry & Watch Repair RUNNERUP Old Gold HONORABLE MENTION Diane West Jewelry & Art

FIRST PLACE Animas City Theatre RUNNERUP Community Concert Hall HONORABLE MENTION Henry Strater Theatre

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Best Place to Shop for Toys

FIRST PLACE Pet Haus RUNNER UP Creature Comforts HONORABLE MENTION Healthy Hounds and Fat Cats

FIRST PLACE Kids Rock RUNNER UP Walmart Supercenter HONORABLE MENTION Guild House Games

Kids Rock La Plata County Humane Society Thrift Store HONORABLE MENTION Sprout

Best Place to Shop for Men’s Fashion

Best Place to Shop Best Place to Shop for Children’s Fashion for Women’s Fashion FIRST PLACE RUNNER UP

FIRST PLACE Pine Needle Mountaineering RUNNERUP Backcountry Experience HONORABLE MENTION T.J. Maxx

T.J. Maxx Animas Trading Company Lively (a boutique)

FIRST PLACE RUNNER UP HONORABLE MENTION

Best Rafting Company Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours RUNNER UP 4Corners Whitewater HONORABLE MENTION Mountain Waters Rafting FIRST PLACE

Best Shoe Store FIRST PLACE Brown’s Shoe Fit Company RUNNER UP Brown’s Sport Shoe HONORABLE MENTION Boot Barn

Best Sporting Goods Store FIRST PLACE Gardenswartz Outdoors RUNNER UP Backcountry Experience HONORABLE MENTION Pine Needle Mountaineering

Best Grocery Store FIRST PLACE South City Market RUNNER UP North City Market HONORABLE MENTION Nature’s Oasis - Natural Foods Market

Best Tourist Attraction

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad RUNNER UP Mesa Verde National Park HONORABLE MENTION Purgatory Resort

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Brown’s Shoe Fit

871 Main Avenue • 247-5542 durango@brownsshoeco.com Mon - Sat 9-6 • Sun 11- 4:30

We are proud to be Durango’s #1 (and #2!) choice in footwear for all these years.

Here’s to many more!

Brown’s Sport Shoe

870 Main Avenue • 247-9707 sportshoe@brownsshoeco.com Mon - Sat 9-9 • Sun 11- 5

Thank You Durango for your continued support!

KSUT Four Corners Public Radio & Southern Ute Tribal Radio

2 Great Footwear Stores

Located on the corners of 9th & Main Avenue

Thank you Durango!

www.ksut.org · 970-563-0255

In appreciation for your votes we will be giving a 15% discount on all treatments/products and $11/unit for Botox through the month of October!

From Diagnosis to treatment: · Skin Cancers · Acne Treatment · Sun Damage

Best Aesthetics Clinic

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www.durangodermatology.com · 970-247-1970 · 523 S Camino Del Rio · Durango, CO

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Thank you Durango for your support, and for showing us our work matters!

WEIGHT LOSS

Thank You Durango!

“OUR MISSION IS TO CHANGE LIVES”

Best Dietitian

Serving Durango 970-764-4133 555 Rivergate Lane

Serving Farmington 505-787-2981 904 East 20th Street

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BEST PHYSICIAN / DOCTOR Jay Ciotti, M.D. & Suzanne Ciotti, M.D. Cottonwood Holistic Family Health 970-259-7171 3600 Main Ave Ste C Durango, CO cottonwoodfamilyhealth.com Medical Aesthetics at the Cottonwood Location, too!

Call 970-259-7171 to schedule.

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Best Assisted Living Facility

Sunshine Gardens Senior Communities RUNNER UP Evenings Porch Assisted Living HONORABLE MENTION Cottonwood Inn Rehabilitation Center and Extended Care FIRST PLACE

Best Chiropractor

Durango Walk-In Chiropractic RUNNER Trapper Niccum, UP Thrive Chiropractic Studio HONORABLE Haley Thompson Arias, MENTION Cafe of Life Chiropractic FIRST PLACE

Best Dental Clinic

Best Gym

FIRST PLACE John Rothchild RUNNER UP Greg Mann HONORABLE MENTION Preston Knight, DDS, PC

Best Dietitian FIRST PLACE PHD Weight Loss RUNNERUP Jolie Ensign HONORABLE MENTION Fran Sutherlin, Sustainable Nutrition

Best Eye Care Center

Advanced EyeCare RUNNER UP Animas Eye Care, J. Paul Jackson HONORABLE MENTION High Country Optical FIRST PLACE

Durango Community Recreation Center RUNNER UP Durango Sports Club HONORABLE MENTION Fitness Solutions 24/7 FIRST PLACE

Best Hearing Center

Animas Valley Audiology RUNNER UP Livingston Audiology & Hearing Aid Center HONORABLE MENTION Southwest Colorado Ear, Nose & Throat Associates FIRST PLACE

Best Day Spa

The Woodhouse Day Spa RUNNER UP Trimble Spa & Natural Hot Springs HONORABLE MENTION Amaya Natural Therapeutics FIRST PLACE

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Best Naturopathic HEalth Provider FIRST PLACE Namaste Health Center RUNNERUP Cottonwood Family Health HONORABLE MENTION Pura Vida Healthcare

Best Pharmacy

Best Veterinarian Clinic

Rivergate Pharmacy and Compounding Center RUNNERUP City Market HONORABLE MENTION Walgreens FIRST PLACE

FIRST PLACE Riverview Animal Hospital RUNNER UP Durango Animal Hospital HONORABLE MENTION Baker’s Bridge Veterinary Clinic

Best Physical Therapy Office FIRST PLACE Advantage Physical Therapy RUNNER UP Tomsic Physical Therapy HONORABLE MENTION Mercy Integrated Physical Therapy

We’re committed to your healthy hearing, and grateful for your support.

Dr. Chandace Jeep, Au.D. & Dr. Carly Duvall, Au.D. Thank you Durango for voting us the Best Hearing Center every year since 2013!

call us to schedule today. 970.375.2369 www.animasvalleyaudiology.com

DURANGO • 799 E. 3rd Street, Ste. 1 CORTEZ • 20 S. Market St.

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Thank you Durango for voting us Best Physical Therapy Office

2018 Leader in Excellence Award Winner

970-264-5991 Keeping seniors safe and independent at home….

Where they want to be!

Proud, caring partner, to assist our Veterans.

Call today for a free in-home assessment 970-264-5991 visitingangels.com/southwestcolorado

Personalized Care | Real Results

www.advantageptwellness.com Loni Acevedo, RN · Jessica Tambre, RN · Pamela Hatten, RN · Deb Gibson, Coordinator

Call today for a FREE screening, or stop by anytime for a tour!

THANK YOU DURANGO

for voting for us! We appreciate all our loyal clients!

3600 Main Ave Suite B · Durango

(970) 259-7829

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