Please take the time to VOTE for who you think is the "BEST".
The TOP Three Nominees in each Category are below.
Most VOTES Wins.

2023
"BEST of the BEST"

Six Categories:

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
COMMUNITY
FOOD & DRINK
SERVICES
SHOPPING
SPORTS & RECREATION

SUBMIT YOUR VOTE FOR EACH "BEST of the BEST" CATEGORY...

Take your time NOW or come back- you can only Submit 1 Ballot. (best to use a desktop or laptop computer)

Must LIVE in Colfax County and Be OVER 18 to Vote.

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BEST IN "ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT" CATEGORY:

Art Gallery:

DID NOT GET THREE

Community Event:

4th of July Gate City Music Festival Run to Raton

Indoor Activity:

El Ratón Theater Events at the Shuler Raton Aquatic Center

Late Night Scene:

Colfax Ale Cellar Gate City Craft Bar Cold Beer Tavern

Local Band:

Cappton Reid GoatHill Rebels Second Hand

Museum:

DID NOT GET THREE

Online Entertainment:

KRTN This, That & the Other The Ratonian Tina’s Goodies Live

Place for a Romantic Date:

Ice House Mulligan's Bar and Grill Saint James Hotel

Place to Impress Out-of-Towners (no businesses):

Goat Hill Lake Maloya Sugarite State Park

BEST IN "COMMUNITY" CATEGORY:

Customer Service:

111 Park Expresso Raton Veterinary Hospital Solanos

Facebook Page:

El Tigre KRTN This, That & the Other Raton Beautiful

New Business - Opened 2023

Epic Eats Hammer Forged Training Center Mike’s Vintage Motorcycle Repair

Non-Profit: 4 due to Ties

Alternatives to Violence Raton Humane Society Raton Mainstreet Zia Youth

Place to Work, less than 20 employees:

111 Park Espresso Gate City Craft Bar Raton Veterinary Hospital

Place to Work, more than 20 employees:

City of Raton Raton High School Super Save

Teacher (include school):

Carolyn Montoya, Raton Public Schools Shelby Padilla Raton Intermediate School Amber Rose Raton Intermediate School Stephanie Ware, Raton Intermediate School

BEST IN "FOOD & DRINK" CATEGORY:

Asian Food:

DID NOT GET THREE

Bakery:

111 Park Expresso Gathering Place Sage Coffee

Bar:

Colfax Ale Cellar Colfax Tavern Gate City Craft Bar

Barbeque:

DID NOT GET THREE

Beers on Tap:

Colfax Ale Cellar Gate City Craft Bar Colfax Tavern

Bloody Mary:

Colfax Alle Celar Gate City Craft Bar Icehouse

Breakfast:

111 Park Espresso Oasis Cafe Papas Sweet Shoppe

Burger:

Cree-Mee Drive In K-Bobs Oasis Cafe

Caterer:

Ice House K-Bobs Mr. C’s

Cocktail:

Gate City Craft Bar Icehouse Mulligan's Restaurant & Bar

Coffeehouse:

111 Park Espresso Bar Hikers Coffee Co Sage Coffee

Deck/Patio: 4 due to Ties

Casa Lemus Gate City Craft Bar Icehouse The Gathering Place

Dessert:

111 Park Espresso Bar Icehouse The Gathering Place

Food Truck:

Art of Snacks Cabreales Richard T’s

Grab n' Go: 4 due to Ties

Alphonso’s JR’s Los Chanquis Pappa Sweet Shoppe

Green Chile:

La Cocina Oasis Pappa Sweet Shoppe

Ice Cream:

Ice House Patchwork Phoenix Tina & Dean Torres

Italian: 4 due to Ties

Bruno's Pizza and Wings Casa Lemus Gate City Craft Bar Icehouse

Lunch:

111 Park Espresso Bar Bruno's Pizza and Wings Icehouse

Margaritas:

Casa Lemus Gate City Craft Bar Ice House

Mexican Food:

Alfonsos La Cocina Los Chanquis

Pizza:

Bruno's Pizza and Wings Colfax Tavern Mulligan's Restaurant & Bar

Restaurant Service:

Bruno's Pizza and Wings Icehouse K-Bobs

Restaurant:

Bruno's Pizza and Wings Icehouse K-Bobs

Steak: 4 due to Ties

High Country Meats Ice House KBobs Steak Out

Vegan:

111 Park Espresso Bar Bruno's Pizza and Wings Casa Lemus

Wine List:

Gate City Craft Bar Icehouse Steak Out

BEST IN "SERVICES" CATEGORY:

Accounting, Finance, Investment Business:

Edward Jones - EJ Johnson George & Gonzales CPA Suzanne Murphy CP

Architect/Engineering Firm:

Alpha Design Engineering Analytics Ursula Garcia

Attorney/Lawyer:

Ray A Floersheim Saul Goodman Steven McConnell

Auto Service:

A and M Auto Repair Cunico Tire Duncan Automotive

Bank:

InBank New Mexico Bank & Trust Wells Fargo

Barber Shop:

Bonnee’s Unisex Salon Good Times Barbershop Northeast Barber Shop

Beauty Salon:

Bonnee’s Unisex Salon Johanna Main Attractions

Building Contractor: 4 due to Ties

Archuleta Construction Parker Builders S.L. Hayden Construction Inc Sandoval Construction

Child Care/Day Care:

Bright Beginnings Daycare- Beven Fleming Busy Bee Raton Head Start

Chiropractor:

DID NOT GET THREE

Cleaning Service:

DID NOT GET THREE

Computer/Technology:

DID NOT GET THREE

Day Spa:

DID NOT GET THREE

Dentist:

Raton Family Dental Troy Wilson

Doctor/Medical Provider:

Pam Ammons, Sunrise Clinic Sara Lark Aileen Swope

Electrician:

Do It Right Let Your Light Shine Electric Valverde Electric

Hair Stylist: 4 due to Ties

Brenda Baca Bonnee Boggs Lexx at Bonnee’s Trish Romero

Insurance Agent: 4 due to Tie

Jose Archuleta State Farm Insurance Jamie Marez Farmers Insurance Park Avenue Route 66

Internet:

Baca Valley Century Link Starlink

Landscaper:

Andie’s Lawn Care Claudio Sáenz Elmer Salazar

Laundromat:

DID NOT GET THREE

Massage Therapist:

Marilyn Casey Chris Pacheco A&C vitality Spa & Massage Kathy Raton

Painting Contractor:

Grandpa's Way PaintIng Elite Painting and Handyman Tim Trujillo

Pet Service:

Doggie Stylz by Kathleen & Kizmets Pet Resort Dottie’s Doggy Day Spa Dr. Kristi Brown

Physical Therapy Office:

DID NOT GET THREE

Plumber:

Ely and Vanessa de Jesús Franklin Intveld, Plumbing and More Ron Trujillo

Property Management, Rental Company:

Richard Fox Wendy Mileta Willow Springs Property Management

Real Estate Agent: 4 due to Tie

Casside Chance Jessica Roybal Richard Fox Wendy Mileta

Transportation:

DID NOT GET THREE

Trash/Recycling:

DID NOT GET THREE

Veterinarian:

DID NOT GET THREE

BEST IN "SHOPPING" CATEGORY:

Antiques/Collectables:

Flat Mountain Trading Company Zeebs Vintage and Thrift Willow Springs Traders

Cannabis Shop:

DID NOT GET THREE

Clothing Store:

Londyn Rae Botique Rose's Honeysuckle Station Solano's Boot & Western Wear

Florist/Flower Shop:

Flowerland Nominee 2 Nominee 3

Furniture Store:

DID NOT GET THREE

Gift Shop: 4 due to Tie

All Seasons Buffalo Chip Rose's Honeysuckle Station The Pack Rat

Hardware/Building Supply Store:

DID NOT GET THREE

Liquor Store:

DID NOT GET THREE

Locally Made Product:

Bodycravt Roses Honeysuckle Station Sandra's Rodman Made in Ratin

Lodging/Hotel:

Best Western Plus Raton Hotel Robin Hood Raton Pass Motor Inn

Rental Store:

DID NOT GET THREE

Thrift Store:

Alternative to Violence MCMC Thrift Store Zeebs Vintage and Thrift

BEST IN "SPORTS & RECREATION" CATEGORY:

Camping Spot:

Cimarron Canyon State Park Lake Maloya Sugarite State Park

Fishing Spot:

Cimarron Canyon State Park Lake Alice Lake Maloya

Fitness Center/Gym:

Dynamic Fitness Hammer Forged Athletics and Training Center Raton Regional Aquatic Center

Hiking Trail:

Climax Canyon Trail Lake Maloya Sugarite State Park

Mountain Bike Trail:

Climax Canyon Lake Maloya Sugarite State Park

Playground/Municipal Park:

Bonahoom Park Ripley Park Romero Park

Sporting Goods:

Moss Adventures Whittington Center Zeebs Vintage and Thrift

Please take the time to VOTE for who you think is the "BEST". The TOP Three Nominees in each Category are below.Most VOTES Wins.

2023"BEST of the BEST"

Six Categories:

SUBMIT YOUR VOTE FOR EACH "BEST of the BEST" CATEGORY...

BEST IN "ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT" CATEGORY:

BEST IN "COMMUNITY" CATEGORY:

BEST IN "FOOD & DRINK" CATEGORY:

BEST IN "SERVICES" CATEGORY:

BEST IN "SHOPPING" CATEGORY:

BEST IN "SPORTS & RECREATION" CATEGORY:

Pleased to be working with GrowRaton again this year!

Please take the time to VOTE for who you think is the "BEST".
The TOP Three Nominees in each Category are below.
Most VOTES Wins.

2023
"BEST of the BEST"