2012 Best of Montezuma County by Cortez Journal

2012 Readers Choice

Our Readers Pick The Best In Montezuma County Based on 2012 Cortez Journal Reader Survey

2012 BEST OF MONTEZUMA COUNTY

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Automotive Best Auto Repair Shop

Best Car Salesperson

Best Car Lots/ Dealership

FIRST

Keesee Motors

Lucas Pickens

Keesee Motors

SECOND

Steve Keetch Motors

Linley Leonard

Steve Keetch Motors

THIRD

Auto Masters

Ellis Yates

New Country Auto Center

Best Car Wash

Best Gas Station

Best Oil/ Lube Service

FIRST

Precision Detailing

City Market

Mobile 1

SECOND

Aqua Car Wash

Maverick

Four States Tire

THIRD

First Street

Giant/Conoco

Auto Masters

THANK YOU FOR VOTING FOR US! CAROL CLICK, Broker/Owner and RE/MAX Mesa Verde Realty are honored to be voted as one of your favorite Realtors and Real Estate offices.

Mesa Verde Realty

are

1640 E. Main Street Cortez, CO (970) 565-2000 178 E. Frontage Road Mancos, CO (970) 533-9100

Trust RE/MAX with all your real estate needs.

Thank You Montezuma County!

for 1st Place voting us Ice Cream

1st Place Place For Dessert

Buy One, Get One FREE Good on sizes: “Love It” and “Gotta Have It” One coupon per customer. Cannot be duplicated. Expires 8/31/2012. Redeemable at Cortez, CO location only.

Thank You Montezuma County for helping choose the BEST! Over 69,000 votes were cast and we counted every one. All your votes were important as some of the entries were decided by one vote. Congratulations to all the entrants!

2012 BEST OF MONTEZUMA COUNTY

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Food & Dining Best Bakery

Best Bar

Best Brewery

FIRST

Mr. Happy’s

Blondie’s

Dolores River Brewery

SECOND

Absolute Bakery

Hollywood Bar

Main St. Brewery

THIRD

Shiloh’s

Koko’s Bar

J. Fargo’s

Best Chinese Food

Best Coffee Shop

FIRST

Hunans

Silver Bean

SECOND

Ocean Pearl

Spruce Tree

THIRD

Hong Kong

Mr. Happy’s

Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 thanks the community for declaring

Betty Love and Matt Keefauver Best School Teachers of 2012.

We appreciate the support you give these special people!

Thank You

PLaCE

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PLaCE

AnnA MAthews CArlA ArMstrong

Bank EmployEEs

lindA dAvies

Financial advisor 970.564.5126

2012 BEST OF MONTEZUMA COUNTY

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Food & Dining Best Fast Food

Best Family Restaurant

Best Hamburger

FIRST

Burger Boy

Stonefish Sushi & More

Burger Boy

SECOND

Subway

Mr. Happy’s

THIRD

Sonic

Jack & Janelle’s

Pippo’s

Best French Fries

Best Grocery Store

FIRST

McDonalds

City Market

SECOND

Mr. Happy’s

Safeway

THIRD

Once Upon a Sandwich Dolores Food Market

Thank You for your VOTE!

Experience that New Car Feeling • Scratch Buffing • Windshield Replacement • Window Tinting •Full Auto & Boat Detailing

Thank You! We would like to thank our listeners, members, and the business community for voting us:

KSJD

Radio Station

We want to Thank our loyal customers for voting for us. We look forward to serving you this next year. From all the employees at Maverik.

...is more than a Gas Station! 10223 Hwy 491, Cortez, CO

970.565.3504

Proud to be voted best radio station two years in a row! Now broadcasting from Main & Market in downtown Cortez. Join us for the KSJD Street Fest on August 25th!

KSJD Dry Land Community Radio

office 970-564-9727 studio 970-564-0808 fax 970-516-1927 www.ksjd.org

90.5 Four Corners Area 91.5 Cortez and Towaoc 91.1 Dolores & Pleasant View 96.3 Mancos 89.5 Rico

2012 BEST OF MONTEZUMA COUNTY

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Food & Dining Best Ice Cream Shop

Best Italian Food

Best Mexican Food

FIRST

Cold Stone

Lotsa Pasta

Tequila’s

SECOND

Once Upon a Sandwich

Neros

Pepperhead

THIRD

Dairy Queen

Mr. Happy’s

El Burro Pancho

Best Margaritas

Best Milk Shake

FIRST

Pepperhead

Burger Boy

SECOND

Tequila’s

Dairy Queen

THIRD

El Burro Pancho

Sonic

Our employees work hard to provide you the best banking experience possible

Thank You for the honor of being voted No. 1 Bank.

Best Bank Teller

Thank You Montezuma County! The Directors, Officers, and Employees of The Dolores State Bank Kathy

Member FDIC

NMLS #409186

Dolores Branch 882 - 7600 101 S. 6th, Dolores, CO.

www.mydsb.com

Cortez Branch 564-1400 744 E. Main, Cortez, CO.

2012 BEST OF MONTEZUMA COUNTY

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Food & Dining Best Pizza

Best Place for Dessert

Best Place for Lunch

FIRST

That’za Pizza

Cold Stone

The Farm Bistro

SECOND

Pizza Hut

Mr. Happy’s

Once Upon a Sandwich

THIRD

Mountain High Pizza

Dairy Queen

Mr. Happy’s

Best Place for Breakfast

Best Pasta

FIRST

Mr. Happy’s

Lotsa Pasta

SECOND

Pippo’s

Mr. Happy’s

THIRD

Beny’s

Nero’s

THANK YOU Montezuma County for voting us YOUR #1 tire store! Thank You Montezuma County! We are honored to be your #1 Real Estate Office I am proud to be your #1 pick for Real Estate Broker

Our Way to Say Thanks!

$25 Off Purchase of a New Set of 4 Tires

West Slope Realty Each Office Is Independently Owned and Operated

2218 East Main Cortez, CO 970-565-8408

Excludes economy radials. Plus shop fee of up to 10% of regular retail price, not to exceed $35, or disposal fees (where permitted). Local or state tire fee and/or tire disposal fees extra. Not valid with other offers. One coupon per customers. No carry outs. At participating locations with this ad. See store for details. No cash value. Expires 10-01-12.

2012 BEST OF MONTEZUMA COUNTY

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Food & Dining Best Restaurant

Best Sandwich

Best Servers

FIRST

Stonefish Sushi & More

The Farm Bistro

Stonefish Sushi & More

SECOND

Mr. Happy’s

Once Upon a Sandwich

Mr. Happy’s

THIRD

Shiloh’s

Mr. Happy’s

Pippo’s

Best Steak

Best Taco

FIRST

Shiloh’s

El Burro Pancho

SECOND

Stonefish Sushi & More

Tequila’s

THIRD

The Millwood Junction

Taco Bell

Thank You for voting us your #1 Consignment Store! SecondTimeFashions 2228 East Main • Cortez, CO 81321 • (970) 565-8247 •

Thank You

Montezuma County

We are honored to be your favorite! Margaritas

Mexican Restaurant

Thank You Thank You Thank You

Montezuma Verterinary Clinic • Small & Large Animals • In- Clinic and Ambulatory • 24 Hour Emergency Service

Kit A. Schmidt, D.V.M Shane M. Cote, D.V.M. & Associates

970.565.7567

10411 Highway 491, Cortez, CO 81321 www.montezumavetclinic.com

44 W. MAIN ST. • CORTEZ

970-565-3303 OPEN: TUES. - SAT. 11:00 AM - 8:30ish PM

2012 BEST OF MONTEZUMA COUNTY

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Legal/Financial/Real Estate Best Attorney/ Lawyer

Best Bank Teller

Best Bank/ Credit Union

FIRST

Kelly McCabe

Anna Mathews

Dolores State Bank

SECOND

George Buck

Kathy Milligan

Citizens Bank

THIRD

Jon Kelly

Carla Armstrong

1st Southwest Bank

Best Financial Planner FIRST

Mike McAndrew SECOND

Audra Fahrion THIRD

Linda Davies

¡Gracias!

We are thrilled to be Your #1 Mexican Restaurant and 2nd favorite margaritas and tacos!

Family Mexican Restaurant

1740 E. Main Street • Cortez • (970) 565-6868

For voting for us!

Madison House Assisted Living Residence

Thank you, Cortez Journal readers, for awarding us

1st Place Assisted Living Facility – Best of Montezuma County 2011 & 2012

We think you are pretty great too! www.fswb.com 970.565.3366 1510 East Main

120 S. Madison Street Cortez, CO 81321

call today! 970-565-2047

www.seniorhousingoptions.org

2012 BEST OF MONTEZUMA COUNTY

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Legal/Financial/Real Estate Best Insurance Best Insurance Agency Agent

Best Real Estate Office

FIRST

State Farm - Dennis Morita

Glenna Morita

Century 21

SECOND

State Farm - Tom Ervin

Tom Ervin

RE/MAX Mesa Verde Realty

THIRD

Aspenridge

Jeannie @ Aspenridge 4 Corners Properties

Best Real Estate Agent

Best Tax Preparer

FIRST

Jo Ann Cauley

Majors & Haley

SECOND

Carol Click

Messner & Assoc.

THIRD

Scott Wallace

To The Penny

Dr. Smith and his staff would like to thank all of our wonderful patients for your confidence in us! Jason Smith

THANK YOU

Dental Center

caring for your smile

(970)565-4449

115 N. Beech Street â&#x20AC;˘ Cortez, CO 81321

Hair HeadQuarters

would like to thank You for naming us one of the Top Salons in Montezuma County and would like to invite you to our Grand Opening on the 4th at our New Location.

We will also be offering specials through the end of August. 15 e. Main st. 970-565-6060

20% OFF

with this ad

for voting us the #1 propane provider in our community. Your support is what enables us to serve you and all our neighbors! Best wishes from all of us at Fraley & Company

Fraley & Company Inc. 72 Years of energizing the Southwest!

2012 BEST OF MONTEZUMA COUNTY

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Medical Services Best Assisted Living Facility

Best Chiropractor

Best Dental Clinic

FIRST

Madison House

Mountain Chiropractic

Dr. Vestal

SECOND

Vista Mesa

Cortez Chiropractic

Dr. Jason Smith

THIRD

Vista Grande

Dr. Black

Cortez Smiles

Best Nurse

Best Pharmacy

Best Veterinarian

FIRST

R. Cashner

City Market

Montezuma Vet

SECOND

J. Chisholm

Walgreens

Cedarwood

THIRD

J. Ritthaler

Wal Mart

Vibrant Pet

Thank You for believing in us!

We are truly honored! Thanks Montezuma County

We couln’t do what we do without YOU! 3rd Place Insurance Agency and Insurance Agent Jeannie!

Proudly serving you for over 21 years 45 North Harrison St. Cortez, CO (970) 565-4593

SiNce 1999

SolaR PoweRed

Ric and the entire staff want to thank you for voting us your Garden & Supply Nursery

27885 Highway 160 • Cortez • 565-8994 www.cliffrosegardens.com

Bring this ad in for a 10% Discount

2nd Place

Lunch

Sandwich

2nd Place

3rd Place

Ice Cream

Best “French Fries”

7 West Main St. Cortez, CO • 565-8292 Mon. - Fri. 11 to 7pm / Sat. - Sun 10 to 2pm

2012 BEST OF MONTEZUMA COUNTY

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Shopping Best Antique Shop

Best Barber Shop

Best Beauty/ Hair Salon

FIRST

Antique Corral

Cortez Barber

Viva! Salon & Spa

SECOND

Traditional Charm

Great Clips

Hair Headquarters

THIRD

Up The Creek Antiques

A Cut Above

Terriâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hair & Nails

Best Carpet/ Flooring Store

Best Casino

Best Clothing Store

FIRST

House of Carpets

Ute Mountain

Stage

SECOND

Cortez Flooring

Sky Ute

Love on a Hanger

THIRD

Top Line Floors

Northern Edge

Methodist Thrift Store

Thanks to you... Dennis A. Morita, State Farm Agent 25 N Harrison Cortez, Colorado 81321 (970) 565-3032 dennis.morita.b68e@statefarm.com

for voting us #1 Insurance Agency & Double Thanks from Glenna for voting her #1 Insurance agent. We appreciate you! Dennis, Glenna, Shana, Silver and Sheila

THANK

MontezuMa COUNTY

Like a Good Neighbor, State Farm is There.*

Thank you for voting us one of your 2012 Montezuma County Favorites!

Registration open for preschool and kindergarten for the 2012-13 school year! (Tuition assistance available)

Join us for our Open HOuse, Local food, lemonade, door prizes! At 1204 E. Empire St. Cortez

Wednesday, August 22nd , 5:30-7:00 www.childrenskiva.org Or call 970-565-8586

for voTiNg us

your favorites BEST Columnist: 1st / Sam Green 2nd / Kimberly Benedict 3rd / Bobby Abplanalp BEST Advertising Rep: 1st / Amanda Puett 2nd / Michael Billy 3rd / Kelly Jackson

2012 BEST OF MONTEZUMA COUNTY

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Shopping Best Consignment Shop

Best Dry Cleaners

Best Flower Store

FIRST

Second Time Fashions

Havran

Flower Cottage

SECOND

Flying Pig

Crystal Brite

Cliffrose

THIRD

Side Show

City Market

Best Furniture Best Garden Best Store Supply/Nursery Jewelry Store FIRST

FIRST

Town & Country

Cliffrose

Garcia & Co.

SECOND

Aarons

Four Seasons Greenhouse

Jewel Box

THIRD

Halls

Let It Grow

Notah Dineh

Fast Food RestauRant Milk shake haMbuRgeR

Thank Montezuma County! You We are grateful for your votes! Buy one Get one Burger or Shake of equal or lesser value

400 E. Main St. • Cortez • 565-7921

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Come see why Montezuma County voted us

Montezuma County’s only discount liquor superstore! 4 Corners Properties & Scott Wallace would like to THANK YOU for your vote of confidence 970-565-1211 Cortez Office

970-882-1211 Dolores Office

k Y n ou! a h T to all of our loyal customers!

CORTEZ PLAZA 2212-1 MAIN ST. 565.7364

Drive Safe

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2012 BEST OF MONTEZUMA COUNTY

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Shopping Best Liquor Store

Best Men’s Fashion (PLACE TO BUY)

FIRST

West Slope Liquors

Best Movie Rental FIRST

Redbox

FIRST

Stage

SECOND

Smitty’s

SECOND

Front Row Seat

SECOND

Big R

THIRD

Dolores Liquors

THIRD

Netflix

THIRD

Kokopelli’s

Best Pet Supplies Store

Best Shoe Store

FIRST

Pet Pad

Stage

SECOND

Big R

Hibbett Sports

THIRD

IFA

Big R Insurance Agency & Insurance Agent Thank You Montezuma County We are honored to be one of your FAVORITES! Tom Ervin Insurance Agency Inc State Farm Insurance

303 East Main Street, Cortez • (970) 565-3796

We would like to THANK YOU for voting us your favorite Jeweler! We are Grateful for your business! Remember to shop Local Mon - Fri 9:30 - 5:30pm / Saturday 10:00am - 3:00pm 565-3411 • 450 E. Main • Cortez

Thank You Montezuma County for Voting

Hunan Chinese Restaurant First Place for Chinese Food! Daily Lunch Specials: Served Monday - Friday 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Served with Chicken Salad or Soup (Egg Drop or Hot Sour Soup) Egg Roll or Dumpling, Steamed or Fried Rice

All You Can Eat Lunch Buffet Sat & Sun 11:00 am - 2:30 pm Adult $8.95 • Children 80¢ per year Ask about our Special for Two

Free Cheese Wonton

10% Off

Expires 8/31/12

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Buy one buffet get one buffet

FREE

Expires 8/31/12

Hours: Winter 11:00 am - 9:00 pm • Summer 11:00 am - 9:30 pm • 7 Days a Week • 2561 E. Main St. • Cortez, Co.

2012 BEST OF MONTEZUMA COUNTY

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Shopping Best Tire Store FIRST

Big O SECOND

Four States Tire THIRD

Wal Mart

Thank You Montezuma County

Best Women’s Fashion

Ronica J. Claxton

(PLACE TO BUY)

Certified Fitness Trainer Specialist in Performance Nutrition AA in Human Performance

FIRST

Stage

(970) 799-1893

SECOND

Love on a Hanger

10964 Road 26 ~ Suite 204 • Cortez, CO 81321

Individualized one-on-one personal training in a private studio

THIRD

Methodist Thrift Store Thank You for choosing us as your #1 Favorite Attorney / Lawyer!

THANK YOU!

You voted us your #1 Oil & Lube Service Location! Kelly R. McCabe, P.C. Experienced Trial Lawyers serving Montezuma and 22 E. Main St. Dolores counties for 32 years. (970) 565-7209

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2012 BEST OF MONTEZUMA COUNTY

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Professional Services Best School Teacher

Best Carpet Cleaning Co.

Best Church

FIRST

Betty Love

C.A.R.E.

Lewis Arriola Bible Church

SECOND

Matt Keefauver

Bravo

St. Margaret Mary

THIRD

Rodney Ritthaler

Best

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112 West Montezuma Suite Office, I would like1to thank everyone who voted me Best Financial Advisor of Montezuma County. Cortez, CO 81321 Mike McAndrew, Financial Advisor 970-565-7924 www.edwardjones.com

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Professional Services Best Hotel/ Best Newspaper Best Newspaper B&B/Lodging Ad Representative Columnist FIRST

FIRST

Holiday Inn Express

Amanda Puett

Sam Green

SECOND

Best Western Turquoise

Michael Billy

Kimberly Benedict

THIRD

Baymont

Kelly Jackson

Bobby Abplanalp

Best Nursery/ Day Care

Best Police Officer - City

FIRST

Trinity Lutheran

Buck Woodson

SECOND

Children’s Kiva

Matt Cashner

THIRD

Tree House

Vern Rucker

Thank You for voting us #1 Serving the area with Quality Christian Childcare for 29 years!

I’m Grateful for the Support of

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Trinity Lutheran Preschool (970) 565-3166

I’m Grateful for the Support of

My Community.

I became an Edward Jones financial advisor because I wanted to be part of a firm that truly puts its clients’ needs first. I believe our long-term investment philosophy, conveniently located offices and personal, faceto-face approach show our commitment to helping the people in the communities we serve every single day. On behalf of Edward Jones and my branch office, it gives me great pride to have been named Best of Montezuma County by Cortez Journal Reader Votes & the Cortez Journal. This recognition wouldn’t have been possible without your support, and for that I’m grateful.

Audra L Fahrion Financial Advisor . 112 West Montezuma Suite 1 Cortez, CO 81321 970-565-7924

I am humbled to have been honored with everyone voting my office as the Best Chiropractic Office in Montezuma County. Thanks to all my patients for their confidence in my office for their healthcare concerns. And a BIG THANK YOU especially, to my staff, Brandee, Rebecca, Tessy and Gayla for all they do to keep my office running so well. Dr. Mick Treinen MOunTain ChirOpraCTiC, p.C. MiChael r. Treinen, D.C.

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Professional Services Best Deputy Sheriff

Best Propane Provider

Best Radio Personality/DJ

FIRST

Corbin Claxton

Fraley

P. A. Jackson

SECOND

Viki Worchester

Navajo

Kelly Turner

THIRD

Deputy Hancock

Country Gas

Bob Landree

Best Radio Station

Best Tanning Salon/Service

FIRST

KSJD 96.3, 91.5

The Beach

SECOND

KRTZ 98.7

A Beautiful You

THIRD

KISS 97.9

Mountain Hair

Thanks to all who voted for us Best Tax Preparer Majors and Haley, P.C. Certified Public Accountants Chris L. Majors, CPA, MT

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Voted Best Health Club/Gym 425 Roger Smith Avenue Cortez, Colorado 81321 970-564-4080 www.cityofcortez.com

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Awards aren’t given

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Thank You Montezuma County and all of our customers for voting us

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