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Food, Drinks & Entertainment
Best Breakfast
Home Plate
Mexican and American food; breakfast served all day. 19719 US-34, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-4416; 306 Edmunds St, Brush, CO 80723, 970-842-2124 https://www.facebook. com/profile.php?id=100063738724323
Runner Up: Drovers Culinary Cafe, 28601 US34, Brush, CO 80723, 970-842-4218
Best Burger, Best Dessert, Best Pizza, Best French Fries, Best Place to Eat
The Mav Kitchen & Tap House
American restaurant serving pizza, burgers and sandwiches, plus wine and cocktails. 1409 Barlow Rd, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-5429482, https://www.themavtaphouse.com/
Runner Up for Best Burger: Cables, 431 Main St., Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-6144, https://www.cablesgrill.com/
Runner Up for Best Dessert (tie): Sugar Beet Treats, 970-467-1867, bellala14@gmail. com, www.facebook.com/p/Sugar-Beet-
Treats-100063664743559/; Dairy Queen, 1224 Main St., Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-6438, www.dairyqueen.com; Mosqueda Delicacies, 216 Main St., Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-3702828, www.mosquedadelicacies.com
Runner Up for Best French Fries: McDonald’s, 1203 Main St., Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-8833, 1035 Colorado Ave., Brush, CO 80723, 970-842-2717, www.mcdonalds.com
Runner Up for Best Pizza & Best Place to Eat: Brush Emporium & Pizzaporium, 210 Clayton St., Brush, CO 80723, 970-467-4919
The people have spoken
These pages recognize some of the best people, places and organizations that make Morgan County a wonderful place to live. They were selected by those who use and know them best: the people of Morgan County.
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Food, Drinks & Entertainment
Best Burrito
Hearty Mexican fare, including breakfast burritos and signature green chile. 901 W Platte Ave, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-2214, https://eatatsantiagos.com/
Runner Up: El Jacal Mexican Grill, 903 Main St #2089, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-1115; 301 Edison St., Brush, CO 80723, 970-842-2247; http://www.eljacalbarandgrill.com/
Best Margarita
book.com/casapatronfortmorgan/
Best Coffee
Drive-through coffee shop with extensive menu of offerings. 1002 Main St, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-7800
Runner Up: Willow Coffee and Bake Shop, 921 Edison St., Brush, CO 80723, 970-842-4926, www. willowcoffee.co/
Best Movie Theater
Casa Patron is a family-owned and operated Mexican restaurant. Enjoy a fiesta filled with flavorful margaritas and good times. 1215 W Platte Ave., Fort Morgan, CO, 80701, 970-370-2900, https://www.face-
El Jacal Mexican Grill is a community-oriented restaurant and has something special every day. 903 Main St #2089, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-1115, 301 Edison St., Brush, CO 80723, 970-842-2247, eljacalmexicangrill.com/
Best Morgan County Event
Two-day music festival held the second full weekend in July at Fort Morgan’s Glen Miller Park. Free admission. bobstockmusicfestival. com/
Runner Up: Brush Rodeo, held annually July 2-4 at the Morgan County Fairgrounds www.facebook.com/BrushRodeo
Best Steak
Local steakhouse serving hand cut steaks and grilled chicken 14424 US-34, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-370-2696, https://steakhousefortmorgan.com/
Runner Up: The Mav Kitchen & Tap House, 1409 Barlow Rd., Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-542-9482, www.themavtaphouse.com
Charming movie theater screening first-run films and offering popcorn and other concessions. 314 Main St, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-2311, www.cover4theatre.com/
Best Tacos
Runner Up: Sands Theater, 211 Clayton St, Brush, CO 80723, 720468-9308, https://www.facebook. com/SandsTheatre/
Enjoy an authentic and delicious Mexican meal, from a menu boasting a wide selection of traditionally crafted refreshing take on Mexican cuisine. 322 Ensign St, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-427-8848, www. sanmigueltaqueriarestaurant.com/
Runner Up: El Jacal Mexican Grill, 903 Main St #2089, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-1115, 301 Edison St., Brush, CO 80723, 970842-2247, eljacalmexicangrill.com/
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Goods & Services
Best Auto Parts Store
NAPA Auto Parts Best Ag Equipment or Supply Store
Ranch supply store for animal feed and tack, tools, clothing and shoes, hardware, fencing and garden gear. 1207 W Platte Ave, Fort Morgan, CO 8070, 970-542-1515, https://www.murdochs.com/stores/fort-morgan/
Runner Up (tie): 21st Century Equipment, 20911 E Platte Ave U.S. 34, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-9434, www.21stcenturyequipment.com/locations/fort-morgan/; Wickham Tractor Co., 15447 U.S. 34, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-5669, www.wickhamtractor. com; High Plains Cattle Supply & Armory, 29576 US-6, Brush, CO 80723, 970-842-9820; hpcattlesupply.com
Best Assisted
Living or Nursing Home
Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center
Progressive, faith-based community that provides person-centered care and to support the well-being and growth of those they serve. 122 Hospital Rd, Brush, CO 80723, 970-8422861, www.ebenezer-cares.org/
Runner Up: Valley View Villa, 815 Fremont Ave, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-8261, lcca.com/locations/co/valley-view-villa/
NAPA Auto Parts is your source for quality automotive parts for your car or truck Find the right vehicle battery, brakes, filters, headlights, wipers and other parts needed to get your job done. They also stock tools, equipment and many other items for cars, heavyduty trucks, boats, RVs and tractors. 1001 W. Platte Avenue, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970867-2449, 1305 Edison St., Brush, CO 80723, 970-842-2809, www.napaonline.com/
Runner Up (tie): AutoZone Auto Parts, 201 E. Platte Ave, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-5420570, www.autozone.com/; Carquest, 1025 E. Platte Ave., Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-8672535, 108 Colorado Ave., Brush, CO 80723, 970842-2889, www.carquest.com,
Best Bank/ Financial Institution
Bank of Colorado
This community-focused bank has been serving the needs of Coloradans for over 100 years. A full-service financial institution with a full suite of products. 529 Main St Ste 101, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-9497; 301 Clayton St., Brush, CO 80723, 970-842-2844, www.bankofcolorado.com/
Runner Up: FMS Bank, 520 Sherman St., Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-3319, www. fmsbank.com
Best Car Dealer
McDonald Toyota
The local Toyota dealer is part of the McDonald Automotive Group and has been serving Colorado since 1965. They guarantee customer satisfaction. 1209 Main St, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-1400, https://www mcdonaldtoyotafortmorgan.com/
Runner Up: Korf Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fort Morgan, 1221 Main St., Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-542-7935, www.korfchryslerdodgejeepramfortmorgan.com/
Best Eyewear Store
Kiowa Eye Care Center
Offers comprehensive eye care services and in-demand lenses and frames to Fort Morgan and the surrounding communities. 529 Saunders Rd., Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-3937, https://kiowaeyecare.com/
Runner Up: Hertneky Vision Source, 212 Cameron St., Brush, CO 80723, 970-842-5166, https://hertnekyvisioncare.com/
Best Furniture Store
Furniture Mart
Furniture Mart Colorado provides affordable furniture and friendly service, with a sales staff that are experts in the field of furniture. 505 Main St, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-4609, https://www.furnituremartco.com/stores/fort-morgan-colorado/8910
Runner Up: Just Rustic, 224 Main St., Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 303-324-4342, justrusticco.com
Best Gift Shop
All About U
A curated selection of women’s clothing, bath and body essentials, gifts and home decor items, with sophistication in every purchase. 313 Main St., Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-842-2042, www.allaboutucolorado.com/
Runner Up: The Flower Petaler, 322 Main St., Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-0955, www.flowerpetalerftmorgan.com/
Best Hair Salon/ Barber Shop
HairPhix Salon & ColorBar
Making clients feel beautiful and loved, one hair-color at a time 805 Main St., Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-380-0578, www.hairphixsalon.com/
Runner Up (tie): City Barber Shop & Color Parlor, 219 Clayton St, Brush, CO 80723, 970842-2287, facebook.com/citybarbershopbrushco/; Tangles, 608 West St., Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-380-3605, hair-by-kelsi. square.site/
Goods & Services
Best Hardware Store, Best Home Improvement Services
Ackley Ace Hardware
Lumber, hardware, building materials, and flooring — there’s no place contractors trust more 1000 E Platte Ave, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-3303; 1402 Mill St, Brush, CO 80723, 970-842-4832, www.acehardware.com/
Runner Up for Best Hardware Store (tie): Bloedorn Lumber, 130 State St., Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-5646, www.bloedorns.com/fort-morgan-colorado; Country Do it Best Hardware, 218 Main St., Wiggins, CO 80654, 970-483-7312, www.doitbest.com/ country-hardware/; Hometown Hardware, 1305 Edison St. A, Brush, CO 80723, 970-8408035, www.brushhometown.com/
Runner Up for Best Home Improvement Services: Bloedorn Lumber, 130 State St., Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-5646, www.bloedorns.com/fort-morgan-colorado
Best Medical Facility
East Morgan County Hospital
The staff at this Banner Health hospital cares deeply about the community 2400 Edison St, Brush, CO 80723, 970-842-6200, bannerhealth.com.
Runner Up: St. Elizabeth Hospital, 1000 Lincoln St, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-8673391, www.mountain.commonspirit.org/location/st-elizabeth-hospital
Best Nail Salon
DD Nail Spa
Salon offering a range of nail care services. 625 West Platte Ave., Suite C, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-0800, www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063467953389
Runner Up: Le Nails, 117 W Beaver Ave., Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-6419, www. facebook.com/lenailsfortmorgan/
Best New Business
Beet Street Coffee offers coffee, tea and a variety of baked goods in a cozy, casual setting. 418 Edison St., Brush, CO 80723, www. facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557552161454
The Brush Emporium and Pizzaporium is a lively and vibrant hometown pizza joint as well as antique and collectible shop in downtown Brush! 210 Clayton St., Brush, CO 80723, 970-467-4919, www.brushemporiumpizzaporium.com/
Scooter’s Coffee is committed to high-quality drinks, speed of service, and a BIG smile. Strong emotional ties with their farmers, employees, franchisees, baristas, customers, and suppliers make up the very fabric of the Scooter’s Coffee brand 804 E Platte Ave, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 877-719-1288, www.scooterscoffee.com/
Tie: Beet Street Coffee, Brush Emporium & Pizzaporium, Scooter’s Coffee I
Goods & Services
Best Pet Services
Tie: Pets R People Too, Fort Morgan Veterinary Clinic
Pets R People Too is a locally-owned and family-operated pet shop4. 835 E Platte Ave #B, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-4860, petsrpeopletoo.net/
Fort Morgan Vet Clinic provides routine and after-hours services on a variety of species, large and small. 1215 E. Burlington Ave., Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-9477, fortmorganvetclinic.com/
Best Pharmacy
Walgreens
America’s premier pharmacy. 111 E Platte Ave, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-542-9345, www.walgreens.com/
Runner Up (tie): B&B Pharmacy, 1302 Edison St, Brush, CO 80723, 970-842-2416, www bandbpharmacybrush.com/; Safeway Pharmacy, 620 W. Platte Ave., Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-3027, local.pharmacy.safeway. com/
Best Nonprofit
Fosterling Love Community Closet & Support
Nonprofit organization to clothe, provide essential items, and resources to foster/kinship, adoptive, unhoused and displaced youth, and low-income families. 813 W Platte Ave., Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-380-7103, fosterlovecommunityclosetsupports.org/
Runner Up: Rising Up, 527 State St., Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-370-8880, www.risingupmorgancounty.com/
Best Place to Buy Flowers/Plants
The Flower Petaler
A family-owned business for over 15 years that loves serving the community. The Flower Petaler is a one-stop shopping experience, with home decor, gift items, specialty foods and flowers. 322 Main St., Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-095, 5https://www.flowerpetalerftmorgan.com/
Runner Up: Edward’s Flowerland, 201 E. Platte Ave., Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-8673959, https://www.edwardsflowerland.com/
Best Place to Get Body Art
Timeless Tattoos
Transforming your ideas and stories into stunning, high-quality tattoos that resonate with personal meaning and artistic excellence. 112 Clayton St., Brush, CO, 80723, 970842-7168, www.timelesstattoosbrush.com/
Runner Up: Bad Medicine Inkporium, 307 Main St., Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-3702280, www.facebook.com/badmedicineinkporium/?locale=hi_IN
Best Place to Work Out
Star Athletic Club
Providing Morgan County with a wellequipped, safe and comfortable environment in which to train. 16348 MCR 19, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-4806, www.starathleticclub.com/
Runner Up: Body Firm, 721 E. Platte Ave., Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-542-0180, bodyfirmfm.com/
Best Tech Services
Gertge Technology
Founded in January 2011 to fill the gap in local information technology services. 109 Clayton St, Brush, CO 80723, 970-842-6500, www. gertgetech.com/
Runner Up: Platte Computer Repair, 208 ½ Main St., Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-7433303, plattecomputerrepair.squarespace.com/
Best Vehicle Repair Shop
C.A.R.S. (Colorado Automotive Repair Service)
Auto repair shop offering modern services such as oil changes and inspections for domestic, import and diesel vehicles. 724 Main St., Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-0276
Runner Up: D&L Auto Service, 120 S Main St, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-5475
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Faces & Places
Best Bartender
Yazmynn Mendez
The Club Tap is more than a tavern. 212 Main St., Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-5423, www.face-
book.com/theclubtap. Runner Up: Najari Saucedo, The Note Nightclub, 207 Main St, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-370-2777, www.facebook.com/thenotenightclub/
Best Business that Gives Back
Break the Silence
Raising awareness for suicide prevention and mental health. 612 E. Railroad Ave., Fort Morgan, CO
80701, 970-380-2145, fosterlovecommunityclosetsupports.org/
Runner Up: FMS Bank, 520 Sherman St., Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-3319, www.fmsbank.com
Best Chiropractor
Dr. Joe Corsentino, Corsentino Chiropractic
Helping Morgan County residents with their bodily pains since 2000. 209 State St. #2, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-5599
Runner Up: Dr. Leif Stephens, Proactive Chiropractic, 329 E. Platte Ave., Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970458-5216, www.proactivedc.com/
Best Civic Club
Brush Lions Club
The Brush Lions Club, part of Lions Club International, meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month, at The Course
at Petteys Park www.facebook.com/ BrushLions. Runner Up (tie): Rotary Club of Fort Morgan, portal.clubrunner.ca/6867; Optimist Club, https:// www.optimist.org/member/clubdirectory/country.cfm .
Best Customer Service
All About U
Giving customers the best experience possible. www.allaboutucolorado.com/
Runner Up (tie): Brush Emporium and Pizzaporium, www.
brushemporiumpizzaporium com/; Books on Main, 302 Main St., Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970370-2094, thebooksonmain.com/
Best First Responder
Travis Freeman, Morgan County Ambulance
Morgan County Ambulance Service crews provide on-scene Advanced Life Support care for an area of 1,296 square miles of Morgan County. 1000 E Railroad Ave,
Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-5423570, morgancounty.colorado.gov/ ambulance-service
Runner Up (tie): Brandon Geist, Fort Morgan Fire Department; Tanya Koch, Fort Morgan Rural Fire Protection District, 970-5423981, tanya.koch@cityoffortmorgan.com
Best Elected Official
Doug Schossow
Representing Ward 1 on the Fort Morgan City Council, with a term expiring January 2026. 970-8678984, doug.schossow@cityoffortmorgan.com, www.cityoffortmorgan.com. Runner Up (tie): Morgan County Treasurer and Public Trustee Bob Sagel, morgancounty. colorado.gov/; Brush Mayor Dana Sherman, www.brushcolo.com/
Best Realtor/Broker
Natasha Estrada
Colorado Land Company specializes in land/water, residential, commercial, minerals, sales, assemblage, 1031 exchanges and land
management. 902 Main St, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-370-2660, coloradolandco.com. Runner Up: Brian Urdiales, The Urdiales Group, 513 Main St., Suite B, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-380-6101
Best Massage Therapist
Kendra Felzien
Specializing in massage therapy, neuro-muscular therapy, pre-natal/pregnancy massage, reflexology, sports massage and Swedish massage. 970-380-1867
Runner Up: Melissa Smith, Infinite Serenity and Massage, 218 State St., Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 720-937-6595, vagaro.com/infiniteserenityandmassagellc?ig_fbb=true
Faces & Places
Best Financial Planner
cial-advisor/timothy-guggenmos
Best Golf Course
Tim GuggenmosThe
Offering the personal financial advice you need to achieve your goals. 228 Main St., Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-2441, www. edwardjones.com/us-en/finan-
Runner Up: Mark Hough — Edward Jones, 513 Main St Ste A, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-5423048, www.edwardjones.com/ us-en/financial-advisor/markhough
Best Government Employee
Brent Nation
Brent Nation, Fort Morgan City Manager, 110 Main St., Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970542-3972, brent.nation@cityoffortmorgan.com, cityoffortmorgan.com
Runner Up: Tyler Purvis, Community Development Director and Assistant City Administrator for the City of Brush, 970-842-5001, tpurvis@brushcolo.com, www.brushcolo.com/
Best Local Artist
Guy Dove, Timeless Tattoo
112 Clayton St., Brush, CO, 80723, 970-842-7168, www.time-
lesstattoosbrush.com/
Runner Up: Ann Iungerich, ww w.facebook.com/artwith ann/
Course at Petteys Park
A 9-hole public course full of beauty and plenty of challenge. 2301 West Mill St, Brush, CO 80723, 970-
842-5470, petteysparkgolf.com/
Runner Up: Quail Dunes Golf Course, 17586 County Rd T5, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-5990, www.quaildunes.com/
Best Insurance Agent/Broker
Joshua Youngs
Founded with principles: 1 Always do what is right for you. 2. Always be there to answer your questions. 3 Always exceed your expectations. Legacy Peace of Mind, 230A Main St., Fort Morgan, CO 80701,
970-233-0063, legacypom.com/
Runner Up (tie): Amy Grantham, State Farm, 130 W. Kiowa Ave Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-427-5273, www.statefarm.com; Geoff Taylor, Taylor Insurance Agency, 510 Main St., Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970867-5833, tayloragencyinc.com/
Best Waitperson
Christine Castoe, The Club Tap
212 Main St, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-5423, www.face-
book.com/theclubtap/ Runner Up: Riley Leake
