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Thank You Durango!!! Supporting Durango for over 33 years! Come visit the Largest Showroom in the area!
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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.
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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!
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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!
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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
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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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Best Hamburger
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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
Keeping You Happy Since 1984 THANKS FOR VOTING, we pop a bottle to YOU!
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Thank you Durango for Voting Us the Best Burger in Durango! Table on the Farm. Organic Ingredients. 33846 Hwy 550, Durango, CO www.jamesranch.net 695 Camino Del Rio, Durango. CO 81301 · 970-259-0144 · OPEN 7 Days A Week
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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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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
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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
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The Mac Ranch Tech-Nichol Bad Apples Computer Solutions
FIRST PLACE
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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!
Screen got a crack? 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 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!
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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
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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