Daily Times Readers' Choice Awards Winners 2017
Who's the best of the best in the Four Corners region according to Daily Times readers? From antiques to tortillas and even ski areas, we've got the top local picks right here:
BUSINESS & SHOPPING
BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE
First Place: Target
Runner Up: Broadway Gifts & Flowers
BRIDAL
First Place: Jae-Geos
Runner Up: Paddock Bridal Boutique & Catering
FASHION
First Place: Dillard’s
Runner Up: T.J. Maxx
FLORAL SHOP
First Place: Broadway Gifts & Flowers
Runner Up: Hazel’s Flowers & Gifts
ANTIQUE SHOP
First Place: The Dusty Attic
Runner Up: A Beautiful Mess
OUTDOOR STORE
First Place: Sportsman’s Warehouse
Runner Up: Dick’s Sporting Goods
ELECTRONICS STORE
First Place: Best Buy
Runner Up: McCain Mobile Audio
HOME BUILDER
First Place: Uselman Construction Co.
Runner Up: Farmington Construction, Inc.
BANK/CREDIT UNION
First Place: Citizen’s Bank
Runner Up: Four Corners Community Bank
DEPARTMENT STORE
First Place: Dillard’s
Runner Up: Target
BEST CLOTHING STORE
First Place: Dillard’s
Runner Up: Target
SERVICES & PROFESSIONALS
ATTORNEY
First Place: Titus & Murphy Law Firm
Runner Up: Richard L. Gerding
AUTO BODY/REPAIR & SERVICE
First Place: Ziems Ford Corners
Runner Up: Rupp Brake & Alignment
CHIROPRACTOR
First Place: Dr. Jason Doolin, D.C.
Runner Up: La Mesa Chiropractic Center
DAY CARE
First Place: Just Us Kids Preschool & Daycare
Runner Up: A Gold Star Academy & Child Development Center
DENTIST
First Place: Dr. Robert Thompson, D.D.S.
Runner Up: Dr. Ronald Johnson, D.M.D.
HAIR STYLING
First Place: The Head Shop Salon & Day Spa
Runner Up: Marcy Hower
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
First Place: Medallion Heating, Inc.
Runner Up: Farmington Heating & Metal
HOTEL/MOTEL
First Place: Courtyard by Marriott
Runner Up: Home 2 Suites by Hilton
FITNESS / GYM
First Place: Defined Fitness
Runner Up: Anytime Fitness
FURNITURE STORE
First Place: American Home Furniture
Runner Up: Ashley Furniture
DANCE STUDIO
First Place: Mann Dance Academy, Inc.
Runner Up: Dance Connection
HOME HEALTH
First Place: Basin Home Health & Hospice
Runner Up: Guardian Angel Home Health & Hospice
INSTRUMENTS /REPAIR SERVICE
First Place: Strings ‘N Things Music
Runner Up: Main Street Music
MANUFACTURED HOMES
First Place: Faver’s Mobile Homes, Inc.
Runner Up: Clayton Homes
MOTORCYCLE SALES and/or RECREATIONAL VEHICLE & SERVICE
First Place: Harley-Davidson Four Corners
Runner Up: Sun Country Cycles & Equipment
NEW CAR DEALER
First Place: Ziems Ford Corners
Runner Up: Webb Chevrolet
ASSISTED LIVING / NURSING HOME
First Place: The Bridge at Farmington
Runner Up: BeeHive Homes of Farmington
OPTOMETRIST
First Place: Classic Eyewear
Runner Up: Dr. Scott Allen, MD
ORTHODONTIST
First Place: Dr. Derek Graff, DMD Orthodontics
Runner Up: Ernest L. Stromeyer, DDS Orthodontics
FAMILY PHYSICIAN
First Place: Dr. Joseph Pope, MD
Runner Up: Dr. Ronald Calcotte, MD
REAL ESTATE AGENT
First Place: Valerie Uselman
Runner Up: Tyra van Belle
TAX SERVICE
First Place: The Accounting Firm
Runner Up: David Bacon, CPA PC
USED CAR DEALER
First Place: Don Reeve’s Auto Center
Runner Up: Automax Truck & Car Center
LANDSCAPE/LAWN GARDENING
First Place: San Juan Nurseries, Inc.
Runner Up: AMF Custom Landscaping
SEWING/QUILTING
First Place: Sew What
Runner Up: Joann Fabric & Craft Store
INSURANCE COMPANY
First Place: Woods Insurance Service
Runner Up: AVI Risk Management & Insurance Brokers
FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT
ALL AROUND RESTAURANT
First Place: San Juan Country Club
Runner Up: Texas Roadhouse
COFFEE SHOP
First Place: Starbucks
Runner Up: Durango Joe’s
HEALTH FOOD
First Place: Natural Grocer’s
Runner Up: Wildly Natural Foods
RADIO STATION
First Place: Star 102.9
Runner Up: The Dog! 96.9 FM
ROMANTIC RESTAURANT
First Place: St. Clair Winery & Bistro
Runner Up: Red Snapper
SKI RESORT
First Place: Purgatory Resort
Runner Up: Hesperus Ski Area
SPORTS BAR
First Place: No Worries Sports Bar & Grill
Runner Up: Clancy’s Pub Irish Cantina
THEATRE/STAGE
First Place: Allen Theaters
Runner Up: Henderson Fine Arts Theatre at San Juan College
CATERING
First Place: Si Señor Restaurant
Runner Up: The Spare Rib BBQ Co.
GOLF COURSE
First Place: Piñon Hills Golf Course
Runner Up: San Juan Country Club
THE BEST...
APPETIZER
First Place: Outback Steakhouse
Runner Up: Chili’s Grill & Bar
BEER
First Place: Three Rivers Tap & Game Room
Runner Up: Texas Roadhouse
DESSERT
First Place: Olive Garden
Runner Up: Blue Moon Diner
Runner Up: San Juan Country Club
GREEN CHILE
First Place: The Chili Pod
Runner Up: Si Señor Restaurant
RED CHILE
First Place: The Chili Pod
Runner Up: Si Señor Restaurant
MIXED DRINK
First Place: Outback Steakhouse
Runner Up: Distil Beer, Wine & Spirit
STEAK
First Place: Texas Roadhouse
Runner Up: Outback Steakhouse
MUSIC LIVE/MIXED
First Place: No Worries Bar & Grill
Runner Up: Clancy’s Pub Irish Cantina
BREAKFAST
First Place: Dad’s Diner
Runner Up: Weck’s
PIZZA
First Place: Papa Murphy’s Pizza
Runner Up: Three Rivers Eatery & Brewhouse
CHICKEN WINGS
First Place: Buffalo Wild Wings
Runner Up: Wingstop
BREAKFAST BURRITOS
First Place: Blake’s Lotaburger
Runner Up: Si Señor Restaurant
ICE CREAM
First Place: Aspen Leaf Frozen Yogurt
Runner Up: Cold Stone Creamery
Runner Up: Dairy Queen
TORTILLAS
First Place: Si Señor Restaurant
Runner Up: The Chili Pod
AZTEC SCHOOLS
First Place: Roy Johnson
Runner Up: Matthew Steinfeldt
BLOOMFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
First Place: Dr. Kim Mizell, Superintendant
Runner Up: Wendy Thacker
KIRTLAND SCHOOLS
First Place: Cody Gilmore, KC head coach
Runner Up: Dr. Lynn Campbell, Principal
SHIPROCK SCHOOLS
First Place: Eric Stovall, SHS head coach
Runner Up: Dr. Colleen Bowman, Superintendent
PIEDRA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL
First Place: Virginia Nickels, teacher
Runner Up: Mike McGaha, baseball coach
NAVAJO PREP SCHOOLS
First Place: Ann Meyer, teacher
Runner Up: Kevin Keely, teacher
FARMINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
First Place: Elizabeth PettyJohn-Broten, teacher
Runner Up: Darin Wright, coach