BEACON readers spent the last few months nominating their favorite people, businesses and hot spots throughout Western Colorado. Now, we’re excited to reveal the BEACON Best—the people, shops and service providers that rise above the rest for Western Colorado boomers and seniors.

Many of our readers grew up in an age where good service was a staple of every purchase and every experience. While this year’s BEACON Best winners span many different industries, they all have this in common: Each winner is dedicated to delivering high-quality experiences and superior service that BEACON readers have come to respect. 

Our February issue is the perfect place to recognize the love our readers have for the outstanding people and businesses in our community. 

We’d like to thank all the readers who voted! We’d also like to thank the people—musicians, employees and business owners—who go the extra mile for Western Colorado seniors. It’s that kind of commitment that sets the BEACON Best apart.

Mesa County winners

BEST RESALE/THRIFT STORE: arc Thrift Store

BEST PLACE TO BUY GIFTS: Quilters Inspiration

BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT: Dave Woodward, United Country RealEstate

BEST INSURANCE AGENT: Eric Lusby, State Farm

BEST AUTO REPAIR: Big O Tires

BEST HOME IMPROVEMENT STORE/SERVICE: True Value

BEST PET SERVICE: Cottonwood Veterinary Hospital

BEST GARDEN NURSERY : BookcliffGardens

BEST HEALTH CLUB: Crossroads Fitness

BEST TECH REPAIR: NerdTap

BEST PLACE TO VOLUNTEER: Roice-Hurst Humane Society

BEST LOCAL FESTIVAL: Palisade Peach Festival

BEST LOCAL MUSICIAN: Stray Grass

BEST PLACE TO MEET PEOPLE: Church

BEST DATE NIGHT LOCATION: Avalon Theatre

BEST RESTAURANT: Spoons

BEST HAPPY HOUR: Dos Hombres

BEST LOCAL COFFEE: The Coffee Trader

BEST LOCAL WINE: Carlson Vineyards

BEST LOCAL BEER: Off Belay IPA, Palisade Brewing Company

Bookcliff Gardens
755 26 Rd, Grand Junction
970-242-7766

 

Montrose & Delta County winners

BEST RESALE/THRIFT STORE: Heirlooms for Hospice - Delta

BEST PLACE TO BUY GIFTS: D'Medici & Colorado-ology

BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT: Michelle Klippert, The Real EstateStore

BEST INSURANCE AGENT: Megan Wilson, Shelter Insurance

BEST AUTO REPAIR: Diamond G

BEST HOME IMPROVEMENT STORE/SERVICE: Delta ACE Hardware

BEST PET SERVICE: San Juan Veterinary

BEST GARDEN NURSERY: Camelot Gardens

BEST HEALTH CLUB: Montrose Recreation Center

BEST TECH REPAIR: Computer Business Solutions

BEST PLACE TO VOLUNTEER: Heirlooms for Hospice - Montrose

BEST LOCAL FESTIVAL: Oktoberfest

BEST LOCAL MUSICIAN: Donny Morales

BEST PLACE TO MEET PEOPLE: Horsefly Brewing Company

BEST DATE NIGHT LOCATION: Stone House

BEST RESTAURANT: Daveto's

BEST HAPPY HOUR: El Jimador

BEST LOCAL COFFEE: Looney Bean

BEST LOCAL WINE: Alfred Eames Cellars

BEST LOCAL BEER: Face Down Brown, Telluride Brewing Company

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