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It’s official We’ve found the best DURANGO IS FULL OF FRIENDLY FACES AND UNIQUE PLACES. We know Durango is the best, and that is why most of us call it home. But the town would be nothing without the creative crafts, delicious dining, eclectic entertainment and superb services of our area businesses.

In August, The Durango Herald opened voting for the annual reader’s choice awards to celebrate two things we love: good business and community involvement. Year after year, we look forward to reader’s choice because it is always a surprise.

After four weeks of voting for more than 120 awards spread out over six categories, we’ve tallied the results.

And we can’t wait to share them with the community.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER VICE PRESIDENT OF ADVERTISING DIRECTOR OF CREATIVE SERVICES

SPECIAL SECTIONS EDITOR

Douglas Bennett

David Habrat Tad Smith Hunter Harrell

ADVERTISING Christian Ridings DESIGN/PREPRESS

Justin Meek Michelle Martin Ryan Brown

Our 2017 competition was incredible. It even resulted in a few ties. There were 35,102 votes cast by 5,185 participants.

In this section, we list the top three winners in each category. If you’re looking for the best in Durango, look no further. These goods and services come highly recommended by this vibrant community.

Thank you to all the participating businesses that encouraged patrons to cast votes, and thank you to the readers who took the time to do so.

To all the winners, congratulations!

Enjoy this section, as we look forward to next year’s competition.

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AUTOMOTIVE WINNERS

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Emily Roos Faith Harmon Kelly Bulkley Sean Moriarty Shawna Long Tana Bowen Teressa Nelson

The Durango Herald uses reasonable effort to include accurate and up-to-date information for its special magazine publications. However, all information comes from a variety of sources and may change at any time for any reason. To verify specific information, refer to the organization or business noted. To view the online version of this guide, visit www.durangoherald.com

FOOD & DINING WINNERS

LEGAL, FINANCIAL AND REAL ESTATE SERVICE WINNERS

All the best, Hunter Harrell ADVERTISING SALES Amy Baird REPRESENTATIVE

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Best of Durango | 3

Auto repair takes care

Thank you to everyone who voted for us, and our loyal customers that have supported our business!

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”

601 E College Dr · Durango, CO (970) 247-3989 4 | Best of Durango

and most American In May 2015, Dale Lawson took cars and trucks. over Durango Care Care Center. He The small company jumped in head first, dropped the also collaborates word “Center,” and renovated the with the best shop. New lifts and state of the art local suppliers diagnostic equipment gave the threefor factory dealer bay garage a more updated feel, and aftermarket while the addition of a flat screen parts. The threeTV and beverage station welcomed man crew works in a timely manner customers waiting on an oil change. and offers a fair price, with quotes Fast forward to 2017, the familyavailable before work owned and operated begins. shop was voted best Durango Car Care In just two years automotive repair 601 E. College Drive they’ve received over shop in town.

75 excellent reviews on Whether foreign 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. surecritic.com google or domestic, the (970) 247-3989 and facebook. One staff at Durango Car durangocarcare.com review on surecritic.

Care can take care of com reads, “Complete, your vehicle’s every comprehensive care from basic need. Dale’s experience extends to maintenance to total restoration. cars including Volkswagen, Mercedes, Simply the best.”

Audi, BMW, as well as Subaru, Toyota Any customer can sign up for Durango Car Care Club at no charge, which grants them access to benefits such as service alerts, free annual tire rotation and more. When it comes to friendly, honest service, Durango Car Care will not disappoint.

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Automotive Best Auto Repair FIRST PLACE

Durango Car Care LLC.

Brittain’s Automotive Durango Autoworks

RUNNER UP HONORABLE MENTION

Best Farm Equipment Southwest Ag. Inc. RUNNER UP Basin Co-Op, Inc. HONORABLE MENTION Tractor Supply Co. FIRST PLACE

Best Automotive Dealership Morehart Murphy Auto Center Durango Motor Company Nissan of Durango

FIRST PLACE RUNNER UP HONORABLE MENTION

Best Car Salesperson Ray Sima at Morehart Murphy Auto Center RUNNER UP Zac Cullum at Southwest Auto Center HONORABLE MENTION Ross Gutierrez at Nissan of Durango FIRST PLACE

Best Car Wash Durango Rapid Wash Animas Auto Spa Grease Monkey

FIRST PLACE RUNNER UP HONORABLE MENTION

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Best Hobby Store Durango Harley-Davidson RUNNER UP Fun Center HONORABLE MENTION Cole’s Chop Shop FIRST PLACE

Best Oil/Lube Service Grease Monkey Brennan Stations Durango Motor Company

FIRST PLACE RUNNER UP HONORABLE MENTION

Best Tire Store Peerless Tires RUNNER UP Discount Tire HONORABLE MENTION J/P Tire FIRST PLACE

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What do you do and a few months, we are still discovering what do you do best? the best ways to support the Durango Harley-Davidson is a family community. We are very happy with owned and operated, full-service the money raised at the dealership Harley-Davidson Franchise. Catie and over Labor Day weekend for Building Trevor Bird purchased the franchise Homes for Heroes and our ability to on June 20, 2017. Our team focuses help a local Boy Scout troop. We also on providing the best customer had the opportunity to assist many experiences for every person that other local nonprofits within the first walks through our doors and our 90 days of owning the business and mission is to fulfill look forward to getting customers’ dreams of more involved in the freedom, one Harleycommunity.

Durango Harley-Davidson Davidson motorcycle In the past, how 750 S Camino Del Rio at a time. have you listened 9 am to 6 pm Why is your to customers (970) 259-0778 business successful? and adapted? durangoharley.com We are successful We are always seeking because of the Values feedback from our DurangoHarleyDavidson Based Leadership customers on ways model that we we can improve practice with all our stakeholders. Our and provide first class customer core values of Teamwork, Integrity, experiences. We are currently focused Passion, and Success guide everything on additional training around the we do at Durango Harley-Davidson. products we sell as well as broadening the selections of inventory that we can What praises do you provide to our customers. often hear from customers?

The most frequent praise we hear from our customers are the friendly, caring and professional experiences they receive at our dealership. Our location, inventory selection and service team are also frequently praised.

How do you support the community?

Having only owned the business for

Why do you think you’re the region’s best?

We are the region’s best because of the family of team members that make up Durango Harley-Davidson. THANK YOU to each and every one of our team members! Your hard work, dedication, loyalty and putting our customers first is why we won this award.

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Food &Dining Best Asian Cuisine

Best Bar/Pub

Best Casual Dining

Rice Monkeys RUNNER UP East by Southwest HONORABLE MENTION Himalayan Kitchen

The Bookcase & Barber RUNNER UP (TIED) El Moro Spirits and Tavern RUNNER UP (TIED) Steamworks

Brewing Company

Zia Taqueria RUNNER UP Steamworks

Brewing Company HONORABLE MENTION Carver Brewing Company

Best Barbeque

Best Caterer

FIRST PLACE

Best Bakery Bread RUNNER UP Serious Delights Bakery HONORABLE MENTION The Yellow Carrot FIRST PLACE

FIRST PLACE

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

Best Bartender Bridgett Tesmer,

The Bookcase & Barber RUNNER UP Dave Woodruff,

El Moro Spirits and Tavern HONORABLE MENTION Josh Keitel, The Office Spiritorium FIRST PLACE

Best Beer Selection Ska Brewing Company El Moro Spirits and Tavern Lady Falconburgh’s Alehouse and Kitchen

FIRST PLACE RUNNER UP HONORABLE MENTION

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FIRST PLACE

Hot Tomatoes Cafe Highway 3 Roadhouse & Oyster Bar HONORABLE MENTION The Yellow Carrot FIRST PLACE

RUNNER UP

Best Cocktails The Bookcase & Barber RUNNER UP El Moro Spirits and Tavern HONORABLE MENTION Eolus Bar & Dining FIRST PLACE

Best Coffee Shop Durango Joes RUNNER UP 81301 Coffee, Inc. HONORABLE MENTION Durango Coffee Company FIRST PLACE

Best Deli

Best Fine Dining

Nature’s Oasis Deli RUNNER UP Three Peaks Deli & Grill HONORABLE MENTION Bart’s Deli

Ken & Sue’s RUNNER UP Eolus Bar & Dining HONORABLE MENTION Seasons of Durango

RUNNER UP HONORABLE MENTION

Best Dessert

Best French Fries

Best Health Food

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

Grassburger RUNNER UP Steamworks

Brewing Company HONORABLE MENTION Olde Tymers Cafe

Nature’s Oasis RUNNER UP Zia Taqueria HONORABLE MENTION Cyprus Cafe

FIRST PLACE

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Best Fast Food Zia Taqueria RUNNER UP Macho’s Fast Mexican Food HONORABLE MENTION Nini’s Taqueria FIRST PLACE

Best Happy Hour

FIRST PLACE

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Best Hamburger James Ranch Harvest Grill & Greens RUNNER UP Grassburger HONORABLE MENTION Olde Tymers Cafe FIRST PLACE

Eolus Bar & Dining The Office Spiritorium East by Southwest

FIRST PLACE

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Best Hot Dog Durango Dawg House Olde Tymers Cafe Sonic Drive-In

FIRST PLACE RUNNER UP HONORABLE MENTION

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Best Italian Food

Cuckoo’s Chicken House

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

Mutu’s Italian Kitchen RUNNER UP Guido’s Favorite Foods HONORABLE MENTION Gianni’s Oven & Grill

Best Ice Cream/ Frozen Yogurt

Nayarit Restaurant RUNNER UP Zia Taqueria HONORABLE MENTION Gazpacho New Mexico Cooking y Cantina

FIRST PLACE

Cream Bean Berry Cold Stone Creamery Top That Frozen Yogurt

FIRST PLACE RUNNER UP HONORABLE MENTION

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Best Mexican Food FIRST PLACE

Come and try Durango’s Best Happy Hour Nightly 5-6

Thank you Durango for voting us!

1st place Best Happy Hour • 2nd place Best Fine Dining 2nd place Best Restaurant • 3rd place Best Cocktails BAR

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Best Outdoor Dining Cyprus Cafe RUNNER UP Ken & Sue’s HONORABLE MENTION Carver Brewing Company FIRST PLACE

Best Pizza Home Slice Pizza Fired Up Pizzeria Father’s Daughter Pizza

FIRST PLACE RUNNER UP HONORABLE MENTION

Best Restaurant

Best Sunday Brunch

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

Best Romantic Dinner Ken & Sue’s RUNNER UP Eolus Bar & Dining HONORABLE MENTION Mahogany Grille FIRST PLACE

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

El Moro Spirits and Tavern Kennebec Cafe Carver Brewing Company

FIRST PLACE RUNNER UP HONORABLE MENTION

Best Servers Ken & Sue’s RUNNER UP Steamworks

Brewing Company HONORABLE MENTION Eolus Bar & Dining

Best Sushi

FIRST PLACE

Best Steak The Ore House Ken & Sue’s Mahogany Grille

FIRST PLACE RUNNER UP HONORABLE MENTION

East by Southwest Rice Monkeys Eolus Bar & Dining

FIRST PLACE RUNNER UP HONORABLE MENTION

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

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Legal, Financial& Real Estate Service Best Bank/Credit Union

Best Insurance Agent

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

Jay Hwang, State Farm Insurance RUNNER UP Denise Elliott, State Farm Insurance HONORABLE MENTION Courtney Harshberger, Farmers Insurance

Best Financial Adviser

Best Mortgage Company

FIRST PLACE

Jeff Thulson RUNNER UP Ryan Maycock HONORABLE MENTION Steve Pease

FIRST PLACE

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Best Home Builder Skywalker Construction LLC Will Construction LLC Kogan Builders, Inc.

FIRST PLACE RUNNER UP HONORABLE MENTION

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First National Bank of Durango Bank of Colorado Arete Mortgage

FIRST PLACE RUNNER UP HONORABLE MENTION

Best Real Estate Agent/Broker Katherine Sumrall,

Keller Williams Realty RUNNER UP Christina Rinderle,

Durango Land and Homes HONORABLE MENTION Nicole Sorensen, Coldwell Banker FIRST PLACE

Best Real Estate Office Wells Group Keller Williams Coldwell Banker

FIRST PLACE RUNNER UP HONORABLE MENTION

WE’RE PROUD TO SERVE DURANGO

When it comes to mortgages, it’s all about Trust!

Bank of Colorado is proud to serve the community and we are honored to be chosen second place as the Best Bank and Mortgage in Durango. We have worked hard for generations to maintain the values of our founders.

The foundation of our values are built on our knowledge, experience and resources within the community. We are happy to serve such a great place. To that we say thank you.

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Many thanks for voting for us & much gratitude for staying local!

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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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Thank you Durango!

Thank you for voting us the BEST NEW BUSINESS in Durango and La Plata Co. We are excited to be building a great company that is helping small merchants grow their business.

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Professional Services/Other Best Apartment Complex

Best Carpet Cleaning Services

Best Day Care Provider

Riverbridge Apartments RUNNER UP Mountain Sun Apartments HONORABLE MENTION 1304 Apartments

Black Bear Carpet

Cleaning and Repair RUNNER UP Ultrasteam Professional

Cleaning & Restoration Services HONORABLE MENTION BEST Cleaning & Disaster Restoration Services

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

FIRST PLACE

Best Body Piercer Dallas, Your Flesh Tattoo RUNNER UP Blue Tiger Tattoo HONORABLE MENTION Skin Incorporated Tattoo and Body Piercing FIRST PLACE

Best Cabinets Aspen Design Studio Splendid Kitchens Animas Kitchen & Bath LLC

FIRST PLACE RUNNER UP HONORABLE MENTION

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RUNNER UP

Best Computer Repair Service The Mac Ranch RUNNER UP Animas Underground

Electronics HONORABLE MENTION Mobile Geeks FIRST PLACE

Best Countertops Tile Art of Durango Durango Marble & Granite McCormick Tile & Stone

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Best Day Spa The Woodhouse Day Spa RUNNER UP Hair Fusion Salon & Spa HONORABLE MENTION Pamela Hatten Med Spa FIRST PLACE

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

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Best Doggie Day Care Healthy Hounds and Fat Cats RUNNER UP Durango Pet Resort HONORABLE MENTION Willow Tree Kennels FIRST PLACE

Best Electrician Jetco Electric RUNNER UP Phillips Electric HONORABLE MENTION Durango Electrical Services Inc.

April’s Garden RUNNER UP Blossom HONORABLE MENTION City Market FIRST PLACE

Best Graphic Designer

FIRST PLACE

“Thank you to all our wonderful clients! It was a pleasure to work with you and we appreciate your support.”

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Best Flower Store

Cindy Coleman Rubi Starr Designs Cabbage Creative

FIRST PLACE RUNNER UP HONORABLE MENTION

Best Heating Service Garrhs, Inc. RUNNER UP Mile High Plumbing Inc. HONORABLE MENTION Altitude Heating and Air Conditioning

Best Landscaping Company

FIRST PLACE

Best Gym Durango Martial

Arts Academy RUNNER UP Durango Community

Recreation Center HONORABLE MENTION Fitness Solutions 24/7 FIRST PLACE

Best Hair Salon Hair Fusion Salon & Spa The Chair Salon Incognito Salon

RUNNER UP HONORABLE MENTION

Best Nail Salon

Best Lodging Strater Hotel RUNNER UP Leland House

and Rochester Hotel HONORABLE MENTION Antlers on the Creek Bed & Breakfast Inn FIRST PLACE

Hair Fusion Salon & Spa RUNNER UP Spaaah Shop & Day Spa HONORABLE MENTION Happy Nails FIRST PLACE

Best New Business

FIRST PLACE RUNNER UP HONORABLE MENTION

Bare Hands Landscaping Scapegoat Landscaping LLC Gardenhart Landscape and Design

FIRST PLACE

Monetary Animas Marketing The Woodhouse Day Spa

FIRST PLACE RUNNER UP HONORABLE MENTION

Thank Durango FOR VOTING US BEST CABINETS

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 serving you with all your future design needs.

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We look forward to pampering you in the near future!

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Best Nonprofit

Best Photographer

Best Radio Station

La Plata County

Humane Society RUNNER UP Community Connections HONORABLE MENTION Adaptive Sports Association

Allison Ragsdale Photography RUNNER UP Durango Family Photography HONORABLE MENTION Hank Blum

91.3 KSUT Public Radio RUNNER UP 91.9 & 93.9 KDUR Durango

Community Radio HONORABLE MENTION 92.9 KPTE The Point

FIRST PLACE

Best Pet Groomer Happy Paws Pet Spa Pam & Best Friends Pet Grooming HONORABLE MENTION Healthy Hounds and Fat Cats FIRST PLACE

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Best Plumber

Best Roofing Company

Mile High Plumbing, Inc. RUNNER UP Roto-Rooter HONORABLE MENTION Master Rooter LLC FIRST PLACE

AMCAT Roofing Roof Tech LLC T L Roofing

FIRST PLACE RUNNER UP (TIED) RUNNER UP (TIED)

We want to thank all of our clients and patients for continued loyalty and support through the years. ~ Your Alpine Animal Hospital Staff ~

ALPINE ANIMAL HOSPITAL 2910 MAIN AVENUE · DURANGO, CO · (970) 247-5771 20 | Best of Durango

Pamela Hatten, RN · Jessica Tambre, RN · Deb Gibson, Coordinator

THANK YOU DURANGO

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

3600 Main Ave Suite B · Durango

970-799-6999 www.pamelahattenrn.com 268110

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 non-profits 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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Also huge thank you to everyone that participated in developing the project.

Without the expertise and collaborative process of those involved, we would not have met the schedule and budget, both of which were very challenging.

We could not be more proud of the project.

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Ultrasteam earns Runner Up for Best Carpet Cleaning Services

Best Tattoo Parlor Your Flesh Tattoo Durango Tattoo Company Conductor Tattoo

FIRST PLACE RUNNER UP HONORABLE MENTION

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

THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO VOTED US #1 BEST GYM IN DURANGO! DURANGO’S ONLY BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU, MUAY THAI KICKBOXING, AND MIXED MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL. WE ARE COMMITTED TO HELPING ALL OUR CLIENTS RECEIVE THE MANY BENEFITS OF TRAINING IN MARTIAL ARTS AND HELPING EVERYBODY BECOME THE BEST MARTIAL ARTIST THEY CAN BE!

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Mercy Breast Care Center, Southwest What do you do and Women’s Health Coalition, Liberty what do you do best?

School, Wolfwood Refuge, Volunteers Ultrasteam provides “green” cleaning of America, and our local United Way and damage restoration services to La just to name a few.

Plata county and beyond. From carpet and upholstery, to stone tile and grout What makes you special or different? cleaning, to water and fire damage Ultrasteam is Durango’s only IICRC cleanup and mold remediation - even Certified Firm, staffed with a Master crime, trauma and Water Restorer and biohazard cleanup. two Master Fire and But at the end of the Smoke Restorers. We Ultrasteam day, customer service take the education 190 Sawyer Dr Unit D is what we do best! of our employees

aOpen 24 hours seriously, and they What praises do (970) 385-8444 have all obtained you often hear from ultrasteamcleaning.com customers?

IICRC Certifications in their fields of work.

Our clients love the UltraSteamCleaning We also try to help “Green” aspect of our service, but also educate our clients the courteous, caring technicians that and the community at large about the right way to handle cleaning and provide those services, and the extra care we take with their homes. restoration jobs, whether we do them or not.

Aside from the services your business offers, how do you support What’s the best thing about being the community? part of this community?

We give back an enormous amount The wonderfully diverse people who live here, hands down. Followed by every year to nonprofits and community the beauty of this awesome place we programs, as well as to clients in need.

La Plata County Humane Society, live in! sincerely,

Richard Carpenter

IICRC Certified WRT, FRT, ASD, AMRT, HST, IICRC Certified Master Textile Cleaner, Master Fire Restorer, Master Water Restorer, Certified Master Rug Cleaner, Certified Bio-Remediation Specialist

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SHOPPING & ENTERTAINMENT Best Annual Event

Best Book Shop

Best Furniture Store

FIRST PLACE Snowdown RUNNER UP Taste of Durango HONORABLE MENTION Durango Independent Film Festival

FIRST PLACE Maria’s Bookshop RUNNER UP Durango Public Library HONORABLE MENTION Second Story Used Books

FIRST PLACE Urban Market RUNNER UP Artesanos Design Collection HONORABLE MENTION Matlock Furniture

Best Antique Shop

Best Flooring Store

Best Garden Supply

FIRST PLACE Durango Antique Market RUNNERUP Old Colorado Vintage HONORABLE MENTION Reruns

FIRST PLACE Tile Art of Durango RUNNERUP Quality House Interiors HONORABLE MENTION The Gallery

FIRST PLACE Native Roots RUNNERUP Durango Nursery HONORABLE MENTION Al’s Greenhouse

Best Art Gallery

Best Casino

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

Best Band FIRST PLACE The Outskirts RUNNERUP Hello, Dollface HONORABLE MENTION Midnight Backhand

Best Bicycle Shop FIRST PLACE Second Ave. Sports RUNNER UP Mountain Bike Specialists HONORABLE MENTION Durango Cyclery

Sky Ute Casino Resort Ute Mountain Casino, Hotel & Resort HONORABLE MENTION Northern Edge Navajo Casino FIRST PLACE RUNNER UP

Best Clothing Store FIRST PLACE Animas Trading Company RUNNERUP Pine Needle Mountaineering HONORABLE MENTION Silk Sparrow

Best Consignment, Thrift or Pawn Shop

La Plata County Humane Society Thrift Shop RUNNERUP First United Methodist Thrift Shop HONORABLE MENTION Durango Outdoor Exchange FIRST PLACE

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Best Gift Shop

Best Live Theater

FIRST PLACE Urban Market RUNNERUP Durango Olive Oil Company HONORABLE MENTION Dietz Market Inc.

FIRST PLACE Community Concert Hall RUNNERUP Durango Arts Center HONORABLE MENTION Animas City Theater

Best Golf Course

Best Pet Supplies Store

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

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

Best Hardware Store

Best Place to Shop for Children’s Fashion Best Sporting

Kids Rock Goods Store Sprout

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

Best Home Decor Store FIRST PLACE Urban Market RUNNER UP Tippy Canoe HONORABLE MENTION Artesanos Design Collection

Best Jeweler FIRST PLACE Sorrel Sky Gallery RUNNERUP Kay Jewelers HONORABLE MENTION Jamie’s Jewelry & Watch Repair

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

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FIRST PLACE RUNNER UP

HONORABLE MENTION Walmart

Best Place to Shop for Men’s Fashion FIRST PLACE JCPenney RUNNER UP Pine Needle Mountaineering HONORABLE MENTION Gardenswartz Outdoors

Best Place to Shop for Toys

FIRST PLACE Kids Rock RUNNER UP Walmart HONORABLE MENTION Humane Society Thrift Store

Best Place to Shop for Women’s Fashion

FIRST PLACE TJ Maxx RUNNER UP Animas Trading Company HONORABLE MENTION Eureka Dan’s

Best Rafting Company

Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours RUNNER UP Colorado Outback Adventures LLC HONORABLE MENTION Mountain Waters Rafting FIRST PLACE

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

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 Natural Grocers

Best Tourist Attraction

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad RUNNER UP Durango Silverton Train Museum HONORABLE MENTION Mesa Verde National Park FIRST PLACE

THANK YOU DURANGO

Thank you Durango!

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Best Chiropractor

Oley Smith, Open Heart Acupuncture RUNNERUP Sydney Cooley Acupuncture RUNNERUP Megan Lott Acupuncture and Yoga FIRST PLACE

Best Assisted Living Facility

Evenings Porch Assisted Living RUNNERUP Sunshine Gardens Senior Communities RUNNERUP Cottonwood Inn FIRST PLACE

Trapper Niccum, Thrive Chiropractic Studio RUNNERUP Dustin Ridgway, Durango Chiropractic RUNNERUP Haley Thompson Arias, Cafe of Life

Best Dental Clinic

Animas Valley Audiology RUNNER UP Southwest Colorado Ear, Nose & Throat Associates RUNNERUP San Juan Hearing Center FIRST PLACE

Best Home Health Care Provider

John Rothchild Holistic Dentistry RUNNERUP Dental Associates RUNNERUP Oak Family Dentistry

Best Eye Care Center

Best Massage Therapist

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Best Hearing Center

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Animas Eyecare RUNNER UP Four Corners Eye Clinic RUNNER UP High Country Optical FIRST PLACE

Shining Star Caregivers LLC RUNNER UP Mercy Home Health & Hospice RUNNER UP Visiting Angels FIRST PLACE

Jennifer Prosser, Spa Evo RUNNER UP Leah S. Fein, NCTM RUNNER UP Spa Evo FIRST PLACE

Best Naturopathic Health Provider

Namaste Health Center RUNNER UP Be Well Family Medicine, LLC RUNNER UP Nancy Utter, Durango Natural Medicine FIRST PLACE

Best Pharmacist

Lori Kearney RUNNER UP Kaila Ryan RUNNER UP Dave Croll FIRST PLACE

Best Pharmacy

Thank you for voting us

City Market RUNNER UP Rivergate Pharmacy and Compounding Center RUNNER UP Rite Aid FIRST PLACE

BEST ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY! (970) 884-0101 • EVENINGSPORCH.COM 42811 HIGHWAY 160 • BAYFIELD, CO 81122

Best Physical Therapist

Stephanie Roberts, Peak Physical Therapy RUNNER UP Mike Testa, Advantage Physical Therapy & Wellness RUNNERUP Ellen Tomsic, Tomsic Physical Therapy FIRST PLACE

Best Physician

Jay and Suzanne Ciotti, Cottonwood Family Health RUNNER UP Jordan Loftis, La Plata Family Medicine RUNNERUP John w Lavengood, Durango Family Medicine FIRST PLACE

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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Best Podiatrist

Nick Hugentobler, Animas Foot and Ankle RUNNER UP Kayse Lake, Four Corners Foot and Ankle RUNNER UP Gregg Ludwig, Southwest Podiatry Associates FIRST PLACE

Best Veterinarian Clinic FIRST PLACE Riverview Animal Hospital UPRUNNER (TIED) Alpine Animal Hospital UPRUNNER (TIED) Aspen Tree Animal Caring Center

Your Vision is Our FOCUS. The Four Corners’ Regional Eye Care Center of Excellence cataracts • glaucoma • medical retina • macular degeneration diabetic retinopathy • pediatrics • oculoplastics

BEST PHYSICAL THERAPIST

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Fellowship Trained Retinal Specialist

Fellowship Trained Glaucoma Specialist

Cataracts, Comprehensive Eye Care

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Thank you, Durango, for the honor of being voted Best Physical Therapist of 2017! Your support and confidence in me and the team at Peak Physical Therapy is truly appreciated. Let us help you reach your Peak!

(970) 259-9366 | 129 Co Rd 250, Durango, CO 81301

Thank You Durango!

ThankYou for voting Shining Star Caregivers as the Best Home Health Care Provider!

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The owner of Shining Star Caregivers gives all the credit for winning this award to the superior quality of caregivers it has on its team.

They are very deserving and are truly "the Best"! Shining Star Caregivers also wishes to thank the folks that we serve and the community of Durango for their vote of confidence and support. We are humbled and honored – thank you to all!

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

(970) 946-2932

Medical Aesthetics at the Cottonwood Location, too!

Call 970-259-7171 to schedule.

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