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575.222.7373 4351 E Lohman Dr, Ste 103 | Las Cruces 1180 Mall Dr, Ste C | Las Cruces HearNM.com 4 | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2020 BULLETIN’S BEST OF THE MESILLA VALLEY LAS CRUCES BULLETIN Creativity, variety spice up Bulletin’s Best contest ore than 25,000 people participated in the to celebrate children’s birthdays at home. And even Also in the Life is Good in Las Cruces winners were first-ever Bulletin’s Best community favorites though we’ve been without New Mexico State Univer- two local legends who are no longer with us. Mcontest. sity Aggie activities for nine months now, the winner Winning the Best All Time NMSU Aggie Coach was Those people nominated 106,554 people, businesses of the Best Personality category was Pistol Pete. – and it wasn’t even close – longtime men’s basketball and organizations for 379 categories in 12 different The Bulletin’s Best “cover girls” (and boys) are the coach Lou Henson, who passed away in July 2020. groups. emergency and COVID-19 units from Memorial Medi- The winner of the Best Local Historical Figure During the voting phase in October, 371,117 votes cal Center, who won the category of Best Local Hero. was Tony-Award-winning playwright Mark Medoff. were cast. In this stressful year of a pandemic, there could have Medoff could have gone anywhere in the world to This special section lists all the award-winners in been no more appropriate winner in this category. practice his craft, but remained teaching at NMSU, each category, along with ads, thank-yous and ar- The Las Cruces community has found many ways spawning more generations of talented Aggies. ticles from some of the winners. to express its thanks to all the local healthcare work- Medoff passed away in April 2019. “This was a fun, engaging competition,” said Bulle- ers, including those at MountainView Regional Medi- tin Publisher Richard Coltharp. “It was cool watching cal Center, the Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern all the nominations and votes come in. And we also New Mexico, Mesilla Valley Hospital and all of the ADVERTISING learned a lot about the community.” people who have worked so tirelessly during the pan- Claire Frohs The 12 groups were Arts & Entertainment, Automo- demic. Ian Clarke tive & Transportation, Business, Community, Eating Thankfully, the Bulletin’s Best votes were tabulated PUBLISHER Pam Rossi & Drinking, Education, Health & Wellbeing, Home, by an online computer program, so the Bulletin staff Richard Coltharp Elaine Sasnow Life is Good in Las Cruces, Professionals, Shopping did not have to get involved with that portion of the and Sports & Recreation. contest. DESIGN CIRCULATION MANAGER As usual, Las Crucens demonstrated their creativ- The staff did add several categories to the initial Albert Vasquez Teresa Tolonen ity. Finishing second in the Best Tanning Salon cat- stock list of categories, and created its own grouping: The Las Cruces Bulletin’s Best of the Mesilla Valley 2020 is a egory was “The sun, Nature’s tan.” The winner in the Life is Good in Las Cruces, with categories unique to copyrighted special edition of the Las Cruces Bulletin 1740-A Calle de Best Place for a Kid’s Birthday Party was “My back- our Mesilla Valley. There was a wide variety of nomi- Mercado, Las Cruces NM. Inquiries regarding editorial or advertising yard.” That answer might be pandemic-influenced, nees and vote-getters. Responses reflected the diver- content may be directed to 575-524-8061. © Copyright 2020 but we all know, even in non-Covid times, people love sity and variety of Dona Ana County itself. Austin’s has largest jewelry inventory in Las Cruces Austin’s Fine Jewelry is owned by Keith and Kathy Austin. Keith manages the store of three salespeo- ple and one goldsmith/jeweler. The store specializes in retail sales and repair of fine and estate jewelry. Aus- tin’s opened its doors in 1988 at 230 E. Idaho Avenue, where it remains today. Hours of operation are Tues- day through Friday 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Saturday 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. In this pandemic, they all wear masks and require their customers to do the same. They disinfect the store ongo- ingly, as they want everyone to be safe. Austin’s Fine Jewelry has the largest inventory of jewelry in Las Cruces. They take trades and have a lot of gold and silver estate jewelry. They clean jewelry for free and offer great repair services by their jeweler of 25 years. Austin’s also has a great ring museum for every shopper to enjoy! They can be reached at 575-525-3340, www.austinsjewel- [email protected], facebook.com/austinsjewelrylc. The Austin’s Fine Jewelry team thanks everyone who nominated and voted for their business. They look forward to seeing everyone as we move through the pandemic. They thank their customers for their patience while they had to be shut down in 2020 and wish all good health in 2021! LIFE IS GOOD
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LAS CRUCES BULLETIN BULLETIN’S BEST OF THE MESILLA VALLEY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2020 | 9 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Best Art Exhibit Best Entertainment Venue Best Live Music Venue Best Local Band Best Musician Winner: Farmers & Crafts Winner: Las Cruces (Large) Winner: SATISFIED Winner: Johnny Arce Market of Las Cruces Community Theatre Winner: Amador LIVE Second Place: Chris Baker Band Second Place: Chris Baker Second Place: Art Obscura Second Place: Amador LIVE Second Place: Pan American Center Runner Up: Los Chile Rellenos Runner Up: CW Ayon Runner Up: Home on the Range at Runner Up: Fountain Theatre Runner Up: Picacho Peak Brewing Best Local Casino Farm & Ranch Museum Company Best Nightclub Best Family Entertainment Winner: Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino Winner: Palacio Bar Best Art Gallery Winner: Mayfield vs Best Live Music Venue Since 1936 Las Cruces Rivalry (Medium) Second Place: Little Toad Creek Winner: Art Obscura Second Place: Las Cruces Best Local Clothing Second Place: New Mexico Farm and Winner: Amador Patio Designer Brewery & Distillery Las Cruces Community Theatre Runner Up: Rad Retrocade Ranch Heritage Museum Runner Up: Las Cruces Bar Grill Winner: Organ Mountain Runner Up: DoÑa Ana Arts Council Renaissance ArtsFaire Second Place: The Game 1 & Outfitters The Game 2 Second Place: Cassandra Galban Best Outdoor Event Runner Up: El Patio Best Attraction Best Female Vocalist Runner Up: Robert Young (Bobcat) Winner: Farmers & Crafts Winner: Farmers & Crafts Winner: Bri Bagwell Market of Las Cruces Best Live Music Venue Best Local Event Second Place: Las Cruces Market of Las Cruces Second Place: Zeta Sherill Runner Up: Daisy Blue (Small) Winner: Farmers & Crafts Renaissance Arts Faire Second Place: Organ Mountains Market of Las Cruces Runner Up: Las Cruces Runner Up: Amador Live Jax Winner: High Desert Best Festival Brewing Co. Second Place: Southern NM State Music in the Park Winner: Southern Second Place: The Game Sports Fair and Rodeo Blues Band/Act New Mexico State Fair Bar and Grill Runner Up: Zombie Walk Best Photographer Winner: SATISFIED Second Place: Doña Ana Arts Runner Up: Vintage Wines Best Local Hip Hop Artist (Fine Art) Second Place: CW Ayon Council Renaissance ArtsFaire Winner: Laura Viramontes Runner Up: Derrick Harris Runner Up: Zombie Walk Winner: DJ Sauna Best Live Theater Group Second Place: Naekwon Second Place: Wayne Suggs Winner: Las Cruces Runner Up: Jordano Baby Runner: Up MJMFotos Best Club DJ Best Fine Artist Winner: Bob Diven Community Theatre Winner: Tommy Black Second Place: NMSU Theater Best Male Vocalist Best Place for a Kid’s Second Place: Virginia Maria Romero Winner: Karlos Saucedo Second Place: Dj Johnny Kage Runner Up: Michael Ponce Runner Up: Toad Hall Productions Birthday Party Runner Up: DJ Neo Kid Second Place: Chris Baker Winner: Backyard Best Fundraising Event Best Live Theater Venue Runner Up: Joseph Acosta Second Place: Peter Piper Pizza Best Country Band/Act Winner: Men Who Cook Winner: Las Cruces Runner Up: Rockin Jump Indoor Best Mariachi Band Trampoline Park- Las Cruces Winner: SATISFIED with Second Place: Cowboys for Cancer Community Theatre Winner: Karlos Saucedo Johnny and Karlos Saucedo Research Second Place: Rio Grande Theatre Second Place: Mariachi Aguilas Second Place: Chris Baker Runner Up: March of Dimes Runner Up: Black Box Theatre Runner Up: Mariachi Jalisciense Best Rock Band/Act Runner Up: Frank Ray Winner: SATISFIED Best Gaming Venue Best Local Actor Best Movie Theater Second Place: Triple Jack Winner: Rad Retrocade Winner: Brandon Brown Winner: Telshor 12 - Allen Runner Up: Cordova Best Cultural Event Second Place: Lucky Dog Billiards Second Place: Mark Vasconcellos Theatres Runner Up: Galaxy Gaming Lounge Winner: Dia de Los Muertos Second Place: Nick Check Second Place: Fountain Theatre Best Spanish Band in Mesilla Runner Up: Cineport 10 - Allen Winner: SATISFIED Second Place: Christmas Eve Best House/ Theatres Cover Band/Act Best Local Actress Second Place: Nosotros Mesilla Plaza Winner: Nora Brown Runner Up: Cruces Band Runner Up: Zombie Walk Winner: SATISFIED Best Museum Second Place: Caliente Second Place: Erin Wendorf Winner: New Mexico Runner Up: Ghetto Blasters Runner Up: Jessica Jimenez Farm and Ranch Heritage Best Tourist Spot Best Dance Club Museum Winner: White Sands Winner: Palacio Bar Best Jazz Band/Act Best Local Author Second Place: Museum of National Park Since 1936 Winner: Roman Chip Winner: Rus Bradburd Nature & Science Second Place: Mesilla Plaza Second Place: Jax at Amador Live Second Place: Derrick Lee Trio Second Place: Denise Chavez Runner Up: Las Cruces Runner Up: Farmers & Crafts Market Runner Up: Whiskey Dick’s Runner Up: Lush Life Quintet Runner Up: David Salcido Museum of Art of Las Cruces AUTO & TRANSPORTATION Best Auto Loan Provider Best Cab Company Best Mobile Car Wash Best Oil Change Best RV Sales and Service Winner: White Sands Winner: Las Cruces Winner: Victory Lane Mobile Winner: Big O Tires Winner: Affordable RV Federal Credit Union Shuttle & Taxi Detailing & Ceramic Coating Second Place: Jiffy Lube & Marine Service Oil Change & Multicare Second Place: First Light Federal CU Second Place: L & L Limousine Second Place: Squeaky Clean Second Place: Holiday World Mobile Detailing Runner Up: Roper’s Kar Wash Runner Up: Pioneer Bank Service of Las Cruces Runner Up: Checker Cab Runner Up: Esparza Auto Detailing & Lubricator Runner Up: Fun Country RV & Runner Up: Neto Boys Full Service Marine And Self Service Carwash Best Place to Buy Best Auto Service & Repair Best Car Wash A Used Car Best Used Car Dealership Winner: Gilbert’s Winner: Mister Car Wash Best New Car Dealership Winner: Vescovo Toyota Winner: Vescovo Toyota of Automotive & Transmission Second Place: Pic Quik Winner: Vescovo Toyota of of Las Cruces Las Cruces Second Place: Joe’s Collision Center Runner Up: Neto Boys Full Service Las Cruces Second Place: Sisbarro Second Place: Sisbarro Volkswagen Runner Up: B & G Automotive And Self Service Carwash Second Place: Borman Honda Volkswagen Runner Up: Borman Used Select Runner Up: Sisbarro Volkswagen Runner Up: L & L Auto Sales Best Mechanic Best Motorcycle Shop Best Boat Sales / Service Winner: Jesus Avalos - Best Off-Road Best Tire Shop Winner: Barnett’s Vehicle Dealer Winner: Fun Country RV AAMCO Winner: Discount Tire Las Cruces Harley-Davidson Second Place: Tom Mascitelli’s Winner: Las Cruces Second Place: Big O Tires Second Place: Las Cruces & Marine Auto Repair Motorsports Runner Up: Firestone Complete Motorsports Second Place: Caliber Collision Runner Up: B & G Automotive Second Place: The Power Center, Inc. Auto Care Runner Up: Lanesplitterz 10 | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2020 BULLETIN’S BEST OF THE MESILLA VALLEY LAS CRUCES BULLETIN Still only one Toucan Market BUSINESS & FINANCE Toucan Market, Best Accounting Firm Best Boss Best Locally Owned which celebrated its Winner: Beasley, Winner: Marci Business Mitchell, & Co. Dickerson Winner: Citizens Bank 15th anniversary in Second Place: Bagwell James Second Place: Genno Tafoya, Second Place: HTM, Inc, June 2020, is owned by CPA HTM Security Services Security Specialty Training Bob and Joan Baur, Runner Up: Kelly Accounting Runner Up: Kiel Hoffman, Runner Up: Sinuate Media Pioneer Bank and their son, Rob, who Best Mortgage / manages the store. Best Administrative Home Loan Provider The specialty grocer Assistant Best Financial Winner: Citizens Bank Winner: Elisabeth Institution of Las Cruces has a full-service meat Winner: Citizens Bank department, a fresh Ondelacy HTM Security Second Place: Mann Services Inc. of Las Cruces Mortgage produce department Second Place: Second Place: Edward Jones - Runner Up: Pioneer Bank featuring local produce Monica Bustamante Financial Advisor: Christopher L Dulany, CFP whenever possible. (White Sands School) Best new business Runner Up: Devany Whipple Runner Up: Pioneer Bank The grocery features (opened 2019-20) (Law Office of Jill V. Johnson) Winner: Nothing hard to find items for Best Financial Planner Bundt Cakes you “foodies” as well Toucan Market owners Rob, Joan and Bob Baur COURTESY PHOTO Winner: Brandan J. Second Place: as a wide selection of Best Bank Bagwell Co-Lab Artisans Loft local merchandise. The Winner: Citizens Bank Second Place: Runner Up: AIM FitMeals, LLC. Second Place: FirstLight Christopher Dulany store has a bakery with breads, cakes Federal Credit Union Runner Up: Lori Allen Best Place to Work pastries and so much more. Runner Up: Pioneer Bank Winner: Memorial Also, Toucan has a great liquor de- Medical Center Best Local Second Place: HTM, Inc, partment with hundreds of wines from Best Bookkeeping/ Credit Union Security Specialty Training around the world, microbrews and support through the years, I certainly Tax Service Winner: White Sands Runner Up: Mesilla Valley spirits. appreciate the votes that gave us the Winner: Beasley, Federal Credit Union Hospice “We’re locally owned and operated so opportunity to win these awards. God Mitchell,& Co. Second Place: FirstLight Second Place: Federal Credit Union Best Print Shop there is still only one Toucan Market,” Bless you and your family, see you Kelly Accounting Runner Up: FirstLight Winner: Insta-Copy Bob Baur said. “Thank you for all your soon.” Runner Up: Ebbs, Roberts, Federal Credit Union - Second Place: ABC Printing Daw & Head Inc. East Lohman Ave. Runner Up: Del Valle Printing
Thank You for Your Continued Support! God bless you and your family during these difficult times! LOCAL PRODUCTS GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE UNIQUE FOODS QUALITY PRODUCTS 1701 #1 E. UNIVERSITY AVE. • 521-3003 LAS CRUCES BULLETIN BULLETIN’S BEST OF THE MESILLA VALLEY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2020 | 11 COMMUNITY Best Apartment Best County Commissioner Best Local Website Best Local Radio Best Local Legislator Community Winner: Isabella Solis Winner: Personality Winner: Jeff Steinborn Winner: Copperstone Second Place: Lynn Ellins www.lascrucesbulletin.com Winner: Vanessa Dabovich Second Place: Isabella Solis Apartments Runner Up: Shannon Reynolds Second Place: Las Cruces Second Place: Jackie Marquez Runner Up: Micaela Lara Cadena Second Place: Casas De Soledad Community Wilkinson Best Hotel Apartment Homes Runner Up: Las Cruces Memory Lane Runner Up: Patricia Valencia Best Neighborhood Runner Up: High Range Village Winner: Hotel Encanto Winner: Sonoma Ranch Apartments de Las Cruces Boulevard Second Place: Hacienda de Mesilla Second Place: Mesilla Runner Up: Hilton Garden Inn Best Local Best Local Radio Station Newspaper Columnist Runner Up: Country Club Estates Best Church Las Cruces Winner: 101 Gold Winner: Second Place: Hot 103.1 Best Nonprofit Winner: St. Albert the Great Best Local Athlete Algernon D’Ammasa Newman Center Runner Up: Zia Country 99.5 Organization Winner: Austin Trout Second Place: Richard Coltharp Winner: Jardin de los Niños Second Place: Landmark Church Runner Up: Damien Willis Second Place: Bryce Rewalt Second Place: La Casa Inc. Runner Up: Power Of Praise Runner Up: Jewel Johnson Fellowship Best Local Sports Team Runner Up: Casa de Peregrinos Best Local Cause Best Local Winner: NMSU Aggies Winner: Action Programs Men’s Basketball Best Philanthropist Newspaper Reporter Winner: Paul Taylor Best City Councilor for Animals Second Place: Crossroads City Derby Winner: Tessa Stuve Winner: Mike Cook Second Place: Marci Dickerson Second Place: Mesilla Valley Hospice Second Place: Algernon D’Ammasa Runner Up: Steele Athletes Second Place: Gabe Vasquez Runner Up: La Casa, Inc. Runner Up: Ammu Devasthali Runner Up: Kasandra Gandara Runner Up: Damien Willis Best Local Hero Best Talk / Winner: MMC Emergency Best Local Twitter Feed News Radio Station Best Community Activist & COVID-19 Units staff Best Local Personality Winner: Winner: 101 Gold Winner: Marci Dickerson (Lifesavers!) Winner: Pistol Pete Algernon D’Ammassa Second Place: KRWG Second Place: Carrie Hamblen Second Place: Barbara Hubbard Second Place: Robert Palacios Second Place: Zia Comics Runner Up: Mesilla Valley News Runner Up: Austin Trout Runner Up: Marci Dickerson Runner Up: Salina Madrid Runner Up: Damien Willis Adams Radio Group EATING & DRINKING Best 24-Hour Restaurant Best Beer Selection Best Catering Best Chicken Wings Best Dive Bar Winner: Village Inn (bar, brewery or restaurant) Winner: Andele Restaurant Winner: Wingstop Winner: El Patio Bar Second Place: Whataburger Winner: Broken Spoke Second Place: Pastaggio’s Italian Second Place: The Game Bar & Grill Since 1935 Runner Up: Restaurant IHOP Taphouse Restaurant Runner Up: Icebox Brewery Second Place: Chope’s Bar & Cafe Second Place: High Desert Runner Up: Matteo’s Mexican Food Runner Up: Palacio Bar Since 1936 Brewing Co. Runner Up: Spotted Dog Brewery Best Chinese Restaurant Best Donuts Best Bagels Best Cheap Meal Winner: Milagro Coffee Winner: Thai Delight Winner: Bosa Donuts & Winner: Day’s Hamburgers Second Place: Wok N World Burritos y Espresso Second Place: Andele’s Dog House Runner Up: China Express Second Place: Einstein Bros. Bagels Best Beer Selection Runner Up: Matteo’s Mexican Food Second Place: Leo’s Bakery Runner Up: Kind Bread Company (retail store) Runner Up: La Fiesta Bakery Winner: Kelly Liquors Best Cocktails Second Place: Toucan Market Best Chef Winner: Dry Point Distillery Best fajitas Best Bakery Runner Up: Spotted Dog (Name & Workplace) Second Place: Double Eagle Mesilla Winner: El Sombrero Winner: Indulgence Bakery Winner: Chef Chris - Runner Up: La Posta De Mesilla Patio Cafe Aim fitmeals LLC Second Place: La Posta De Mesilla & Cafe Runner Up: Cha Chi’s Doña Ana NM Second Place: Le Rendez-vous Cafe Best Breakfast Second Place: Chef Frankie Torres - Runner Up: Lujan Bakery Winner: The Shed Chalas Best Coffeehouse Second Place: Runner Up: Chef Milo - Winner: Beck’s Roasting Best Family Restaurant Indulgence Bakery & Cafe Spotted Dog Brewery House & Creamery Winner: Andele Restaurant Best Barbecue Restaurant Runner Up: Bite of Belgium Second Place: The Bean Cafe Second Place: El Sombrero Runner Up: Milagro Coffee y Espresso Runner Up: La Posta De Mesilla Winner: Ranchway BBQ Best Chicken Nuggets & Mexican Food Best Brew Pub Winner: Chick-fil-A Best Food Truck Second Place: Sparky’s Second Place: Raising Cane’s Runner Up: Jim Bobs BBQ Winner: High Desert Best Deli Winner: Green Chile Chicken Fingers Winner: Corner Deli Brewing Co. Runner Up: McDonald’s Paddy Wagon Second Place: Little Toad Creek Second Place: McAlister’s Deli Second Place: Runner Up: Jason’s Deli Best Bartender Brewery & Distillery Matteo’s Mexican Food Runner Up: Spotted Dog Brewery Runner Up: Luchador Food Truck (Name & Workplace) Best Chicken Sandwich Winner: Skye Rivera - Winner: Chick-fil-A Best Desserts Best French Fries Applebee’s Second Place: Indulgence Bakery Winner: Caliche’s Frozen Second Place: Audrey - Best Buffet & Cafe Winner: Green Chile Winner: Cattle Baron Custard Double Eagle Runner Up: High Desert Brewing Co. Second Place: Indulgence Bakery Paddy Wagon Runner Up: Nick - Second Place: Double Eagle Second Place: Five Guys Runner Up: Golden Corral & Cafe Ice Box Brewing Company Runner Up: Le Rendez-vous Cafe Runner Up: Chick-fil-A Buffet & Grill Best Chicken Strips or Tenders Best French Restaurant Best Bed & Breakfast Best Business Lunch Winner: Raising Cane’s Best Distillery Winner: Le Rendez-vous Winner: Hacienda de Mesilla Winner: Andele Restaurant Chicken Fingers Winner: Dry Point Distillers Cafe Second Place: Josefina’s Second Place: Salud de Mesilla Second Place: Dairy Queen Second Place: Little Toad Creek Second Place: Double Eagle Runner: Lundeen Inn Of The Arts Runner Up: La Posta de Mesilla Runner Up: Whataburger Brewery & Distillery Las Cruces Runner Up: IHOP 12 | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2020 BULLETIN’S BEST OF THE MESILLA VALLEY LAS CRUCES BULLETIN Museum brings state’s farm, Las Cruces ranch history to life A top attraction in southern New Academy Mexico, the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum draws visitors from all over the world. A recent year-long A School to Challenge Your Child survey showed visitors from 11 foreign countries and 48 states. We have ani- mals, demonstrations, educational pro- Thank grams, outstanding exhibits, and now many programs online. The Museum, which opened in 1998, COURTESY PHOTO you connects the present generation to the As a state facility, the Museum has history of farming and ranching in New been mostly closed since March 15, but Las Cruces! Mexico, inspiring a deeper apprecia- its online presence has increased dra- tion and understanding of the state’s matically through a new website and Proven strong academics rich and diverse heritage. This is done social media, offering many programs. for 12 years! through exhibitions educational pro- Livestock and maintenance staff grams, and special events. continue to work on site to care for the “We are extremely grateful to every- animals and provide security. Enrolling grades early K-8 one who voted for us and we are proud When open, visitors can go to the of our connection with the many sup- Museum at 4100 Dripping Springs Road lascrucesacademy.org porters who share our enthusiasm and in Las Cruces. In the meantime, those (575) 521-9384 Dr. Lou Ellen Kay passion for preserving and sharing this interested can go to www.nmfarman- amazing history,” said Heather A. Reed, dranchmuseum.org, or email. frhm@ 1755 Avenida de Mercado, Mesilla the Museum’s executive director. state.nm.us.
Thank you for your votes
• Best Museum, 1st place • Best Place to Get Married, 1st place • Best Art Gallery, 2nd place
Stay connected with us on social media and visit our website to see virtual exhibits, explore our Collections Portal, or visit our Education Resources page for videos and lesson plans. We will see you soon!
www.nmfarmandranchmuseum.org 4100 Dripping Springs Road Email: [email protected] Las Cruces, New Mexico 88011 LAS CRUCES BULLETIN BULLETIN’S BEST OF THE MESILLA VALLEY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2020 | 13 EATING & DRINKING Best Fried Chicken Best Locally Owned Best Pub Food Winner: Indulgence Restaurant Winner: High Desert Bakery & Cafe Winner: Andele Brewing Co. Second Place: Cracker Barrel Restaurant Second Place: Spotted Dog Old Country Store Second Place: La Posta Runner Up: The Game Sports Runner Up: KFC de Mesilla Bar and Grill Runner Up: Chala’s Wood Best Greek Restaurant Fire Grill Best Restaurant Winner: Tiffany’s Server (Name & Second Place: Santorini Workplace) Restaurant Best Margarita Winner: Mikey - Little Winner: La Posta Toad Creek Best Hamburger de Mesilla Second Place: Isaiah Gutierrez Winner: Sparky’s Second Place: Double Eagle Second Place: Day’s - D.H. Lescombes Winery Runner Up: Chachi’s & Bristro Carry-OutCarry-Out DeliveryDelivery MarketMarket Hamburgers Restaurant Runner Up: Burger Nook Runner Up: Corey - Icebox/Boneyard Best Happy Hour Best Martini Las Cruces, New Mexico Winner: Sonic Winner: Dry Point Best Romantic Second Place: Si Señor Distillers Restaurant Restaurant Second Place: Double Eagle Winner: Hacienda Runner Up: The Game II - Runner Up: Hacienda de Mesilla Sports Grill de Mesilla Second Place: Salud! de Mesilla Best Hot Dog Runner Up: Double Eagle Winner: Caliche’s Best Mexican Second Place: Lalo’s Sonora Restaurant Best Salad Style Dogs Winner: El Sombrero Winner: Cattle Baron Runner Up: Andele’s Dog Patio Cafe Second Place: Dion’s House Second Place: Andele Runner Up: Boba Cafe Best Italian Restaurant Restaurant Runner Up: La Posta Best Seafood Winner: Pastaggio’s Restaurant Italian Restaurant de Mesilla Second Place: Lorenzo’s Winner: Hacienda de Mesilla Italian Restaurant Best Nachos Runner Up: Luna Rossa Second Place: Delicias del Mar Winner: High Desert Runner Up: Red Lobster Winery & Pizzeria Brewing Co. Best Japanese Second Place: The Game Best Smoothies Restaurant Sports Bar and Grill Winner: Keva Juice Winner: Aqua Reef Runner Up: El Patron Cafe Second Place: Boba Cafe And Catering Second Place: Sakura Runner Up: Mountain View Japanese House Market Co+op Runner Up: Mix Sushi Bar & Best New Bar Best Soup APPLY Grill (opened 2019-20) Winner: Amador LIVE Winner: Indulgence Best Kid-Friendly Second Place: Dry Point Bakery & Cafe Restaurant Distillers Second Place: Boba Cafe Winner: Peter Piper Runner Up: Icebox Brewing - Runner Up: McAlister’s Deli Pizza N. Main Taproom Second Place: Cracker Barrel Best Sports Bar Old Country Store Winner: The Game II - TODAY! Best New Restaurant Runner Up: Salud! de Mesilla Sports Bar and Grill (opened 2019-20) Second Place: Icebox Brewing Winner: Matteo’s Company Best Late Night Bar Mexican Food Winner: Broken Spoke Runner Up: The Game Sports Second Place: Amador Patio Bar and Grill Taphouse Bar Grill Scholarships Second Place: El Patio Bar Runner Up: AIM FitMeals, LLC. Best Steakhouse Runner Up: Little Toad Creek Winner: Texas Brewery & Distillery Las Roadhouse Cruces Best Outdoor Patio Winner: Andele’s Dog Second Place: Cattle Baron still available. Runner Up: Double Eagle Best Liquor Store House Winner: Kelly Liquors Second Place: The Game Best Sub/Sandwich Second Place: Toucan Market Sports Bar and Grill Winner: Corner Deli Runner Up: Broken Spoke Runner Up: Elephant Ranch Second Place: Boba Cafe Taphouse Second Place: Dion’s BE BOLD. Shape the Future. Best Local Winery Winner: D.H. Best Pizza Best Sunday Brunch New Mexico State University Lescombes Winery Winner: NYP Slice Winner: The Shed Second Place: Luna Rossa House Pizza Second Place: Salud! Winery and Pizzeria Second Place: Luna Rossa de Mesilla Runner Up: Vintage Wines Runner Up: Dion’s Runner Up: A Bite Of Belgium 14 | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2020 BULLETIN’S BEST OF THE MESILLA VALLEY LAS CRUCES BULLETIN
The Doctors, Nurses, Staff and Administration of the Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern EATING & DRINKING New Mexico are incredibly grateful to have received so many nominations and votes for the Best Sushi Best Thai / Vietnamese Best Wine Selection Bulletin’s Best Awards for 2021. Winner: Aqua Reef Winner: Thai Delight (bar, winery or Second Place: Mix Pacific Rim Second Place: Renoo’s restaurant) Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern New Mexico was awarded First Place for the Best Rehab Runner Up: Sakura Japanese Thai Time Winner: Salud! Center, Second Place for Best Physical Therapy Facility and Runner Up for Best Hospital! House Runner Up: Pho a dong de Mesilla Second Place: D.H. Best Take Out Best Upscale Bar Lescombes And our 15 year veteran Physical Therapist, Brian Rewalt, was awarded First Place for Best Winner: Andele Winner: Double Eagle Runner Up: Vintage Wines Second Place: Hacienda Physical Therapist! Restaurant Second Place: Si Señor de Mesilla Best Wine Selection Express Runner Up: 575 Cruces (retail store) Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern New Mexico is the only Inpatient Rehab Facility in Las Runner Up: Chachis Crafted Cocktails Winner: Toucan Market Cruces and we serve patients from all over the southern New Mexico and West Texas region. Runner Up: Salud! de Mesilla Second Place: Kelly Liquors Best Tapas D.H. Lescombes Winery & We specialize and are certified by The Joint Commission in Stroke, Spinal Cord and Brain Best Vegetarian Bistro Runner Up Winner: Salud de Selection Injury Rehabilitation. We also serve the Las Cruces communities Outpatient Rehabilitation Mesilla Winner: Indulgence Best Wine Shop needs, as well as hosting several support groups, like the Stroke, Spinal Cord and our virtual Second Place: Hacienda Bakery & Cafe Winner: Toucan Market COPD and Respiratory Failure Support Groups. de Mesilla Second Place: Habanero’s Second Place: D.H. Runner Up: Spotted Dog Fresh Mex Lescombes Winery & Bistro Brewery Runner Up: Vintage Wines For more information on our programs, or if you or your loved one may need our services, Runner Up: Salud! de Mesilla please visit us at RHSNM.ErnestHealth.com or call us at 575-521-6440. Best Tequila Selection Best Wine Bar Ice Cream or Frozen (Bar or Restaurant) Winner: D.H. Desserts Winner: La Posta De Lescombes Winery Winner: Caliche’s Mesilla & Bistro Frozen Custard Second Place: Double Eagle Second Place: Salud! Second Place: The Paleta Bar Runner Up: Si Señor de Mesilla Las Cruces Restaurant Runner Up: Vintage Wines Runner Up: Dairy Queen EDUCATION Best DACC Instructor Best High School Best Preschool Winner: Monica Mojica Teacher Winner: Alpha Schools Second Place: Olivia Seppi Winner: Beth Rewalt Second Place: Doña Ana Runner Up: Rachel Gentry Second Place: Rachel Gentry County Head Start Runner Up: Marissa Prentice Runner Up: St. Paul’s Child Best Elementary Development Center School Principal Best Middle School Winner: Lou Ellen Kay Best Private School Boys Team Coach Winner: Las Cruces (Las Cruces Academy) Winner: Art Narvaez CONGRATULATIONS ROSIE! Second Place: Melissa Galaz Academy Second Place: William Second Place: Mesilla Valley RD (Sonoma) 3 Place BEST Dental Hygienist! Runner Up: Adrian Galaz Benjamin Christian School (Holy Cross) Runner Up: Tim Hall Runner Up: Las Cruces We are proud to have our lead dental hygienist, Rosie Catholic School Jimenez, on our TRU Dental team! She truly has Best Elementary Best Middle School Best Public School Teacher Girls Team Coach Elementary School a passion for what she does and her patients can tell! Winner: Celeste Swapp Winner: Benjamin Winner: Monte Vista She is a Las Cruces native, and a graduate of Las (Sonoma) Serrano Elementary School Second Place: Arielle Lane Second Place: Michael Parker Second Place: Sonoma Cruces HS. After observing in a dental office, she fell (Las Cruces Academy) Runner Up: Secret Roybal Elementary School Runner Up: Meredith Monroe Runner Up: Tombaugh in love with the dental profession and knew this was (Sonoma) Best Middle School Elementary School how she wanted to be of service to others. She gradu- Principal Best High School Boys Best Public ated from the University of New Mexico with a degree Team Coach Winner: Ralph Ramos (Camino) High School in dental hygiene and was UNM’s first recipient of the Winner: Aaron Winner: Centennial Ocampo Second Place: Lou Ellen Kay (Las Cruces Academy) High School “Golden Scaler Award” for her exemplary clinical skills. Rosie has over 25 Second Place: Greg Mallory Second Place: Oñate Runner Up: James Dickerson Runner Up: Daniel Loya, High School years of knowledge as a hygienist, has experience with salivary diagnostics (White Sands) Centennial Soccer Runner Up: Mayfield and is laser certified. Outside the office, Rosie loves to spend time with her High School two bright and beautiful daughters who (pre-COVID) kept her busy with Best High School Girls Best Middle School Team Coach Teacher Best Public volleyball, dance, & cheerleading. She also enjoys fishing, road trips, and Winner: George Maya Winner: Vanessa Middle School spending time with family & friends. Dr. Renee Trujillo and her team are Second Place: Louie Laborin - Dabovich Winner: Camino Real Centennial Second Place: Elizabeth Middle School dedicated to providing you with the personalized, Runner Up: Keith Leupold Brasher (Las Cruces Academy) Second Place: Sierra health-centered care you deserve. Runner Up: Art Narvaez Middle School Best High School (Mesa MS) Runner Up: Vista Visit www.trudentalnm.com to learn more. Principal Middle School Winner: Susie Hendee TRU DENTAL PC IS AN INDEPENDENT, (Centennial) Best NMSU Instructor Best School LOCALLY OWNED & WOMAN-OWNED OFFICE. Second Place: James Winner: Dr. Tom Board Member Schapekahm (Oñate) Dormody Winner: Ray Jaramillo EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE! Runner Up: Adrian Galaz Second Place: Amy Lanasa Second Place: Teresa Tenorio (Holy Cross) Runner Up: Olivia Seppi Runner Up: Maria Flores LAS CRUCES BULLETIN BULLETIN’S BEST OF THE MESILLA VALLEY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2020 | 15
MMC Excels In 2020 Having served the commu- nity for more than 70 years, Memorial Medical Center has experienced a year un- like any other in 2020. Always ready for a crisis, MMC’s employees, who number around 1,450, have risen to the challenge more than ever during this time of pandemic. That over-and-above ethic was recognized in the Bulle- COURTESY PHOTO tin’s Best of the Mesilla, as Memorial Cancer Center: Winner of Best Medical Group MMC won 27 awards across 18 categories. reflection of the extremely dedicated “I want to thank the community people at MMC. Our staff is committed for showing their appreciation for the to providing high quality, safe care for difference our staff, providers and vol- the people of this region that we have unteers continue to make here,” said the privilege of serving.” MMC CEO John Harris. “It is our plea- MMC is owned by LifePoint Health, sure to have earned your trust to treat headquartered in Brentwood, Tenn. you like family for your healthcare Joining Harris on the hospital’s man- needs. That trust will always drive our agement team are Caryn Iverson, Chief commitment to excel.” Nursing Officer; Dr. Dolores Gomez, Exemplifying this caring spirit is Chief Medical Officer; Steve Winege- MMC’s award in the category Best art, Chief Financial Officer; and Mary Local Hero, which went to the hospi- Armijo, Associate Administrator. tal’s emergency and COVID-19 units “While unprecedented, the year 2020 staffs for their extraordinary efforts in has once again shown why Memorial these difficult times. Medical Center is the destination for “I am extremely proud of the out- high quality healthcare in Southern standing team at Memorial Medical New Mexico,” Harris concluded. Center, winning 27 awards across 18 “Thank you to our partners and pro- categories,” Harris said. “It is a direct viders for joining us in our mission.” MMC Emergency & COVID-19 Units Staff: Winners of Best Local Hero COURTESY PHOTOS 16 | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2020 BULLETIN’S BEST OF THE MESILLA VALLEY LAS CRUCES BULLETIN LAS CRUCES BULLETIN BULLETIN’S BEST OF THE MESILLA VALLEY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2020 | 17 Thank you to everyone who voted us the BEST! BEST Cancer Center BEST Oncologist BEST Physician BEST Local Hero Winner
Winner Second Place Runner Up Winner Second Place BEST Medical Clinic Jason Call, MD Parikshit Padhi, MD Bruce Greenfield, MD Mai Oushy, MD Parikshit Padhi, MD Winner Family HealthCare North Main BEST Runner Up BEST Hearing Care BEST Urgent Care Medical Group Providers Podiatrist MMC Emergency & COVID-19 Units Staff (Lifesavers!) Sonoma Winner
BEST Physical Therapy Second Place BEST Nurse Facility Second Place Winner BEST Hospital Winner Jonathan Owens, MD Raha Mobarak, DPM Second Place Winner Runner Up Lynn Van Pelt Fletcher Karl Ngoye Chris Munoz BEST Place to Work BEST BEST BEST BEST BEST Cosmetic Cardiologist Best Weight BEST Orthopedist Surgeon Surgeon Loss Clinic/ Mental Health Counseling Facility Winner Winner Memorial Second Place Runner Up Weight Loss Center Winner Second Place Runner Up Winner Shariq Shamim, MD Udit Bhatnagar, MD of New Mexico George Harrington, MD Robert Schwartz, MD Carrie Dieker, MD Jaime Aburto, MD
2450 S. Telshor Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88011 Visit mmclc.org to learn more. 575-522-8641 18 | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2020 BULLETIN’S BEST OF THE MESILLA VALLEY LAS CRUCES BULLETIN Grandfather-granddaughter EYES OF THE SOUTHWEST: STATE-OF-THE-ART duo runs Acti-Kare BLADELESS LASER FOR CATARACT SURGERY Acti-Kare Responsive In-Home Care Welcome to Eyes of the Southwest where our dedication to leading of Las Cruces is a local, family-operated edge technology is surpassed only by our commitment to personal business owned by a granddaughter and grandfather duo, Ashley Berlint patient care and safety. Our team of eye care professionals pride them- and Robert Mowry, who are dedicated selves in offering quality care with knowledge, skill, and compassion in with providing Doña Ana County with a high-tech, safe and comfortable environment. quality care for all ages. “When you can’t be with your loved Eyes of the Southwest offers a complete menu of services including one, we can!” Berlint says. Cataract Surgery, Laser Cataract Surgery, treatment of Glaucoma, Di- Acti-Kare opened in March 2018 and COURTESY PHOTOS abetic Retinopathy, Age Related Macular Degeneration, and Dry Eye. Ashley Berlint Robert Mowry currently has 18 caregivers on staff. We also treat Refractive status such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, Recently, Acti-Kare won a Bulletin’s extra care and caution with clients. Best first-place award in the category “Luckily, Acti-Kare is a healthcare and presbyopia with cataract surgery,contact lenses and eyeglasses that Best In-Home Elder Care. provider, so we have not been hit as you can purchase at our Optical Shop. “We would like to thank everyone hard as other small businesses,” Berlint Now accepting new patients. Accepting VSP and most major insurance. who took the time out of their day to said. “We are adapting by staying up to vote ActiKare “Best In-Home Elder date and following all of the CDC guide- Care Company,” Berlint said. “Our lines to ensure the safety of our clients hearts are filled with joy. Each one of and caregivers.” Seethe you is greatly appreciated! We couldn’t Potential clients can contact Berlint have done it without all of the support directly at 575-640.3682 or aberlint@ Difference from our family, friends and wonderful actikare.com to get any information or EdwardDr.E V.dwar Hernandez,dHernandez MD Bachelor of Science Las Cruces community.” to set up a free in-home care consulta- UniversityEYYE ofSO California,FT IrvineHE SOUTHWCallW EforST your&D appointment:R. HERRNA 575-523-2020NDEZ WELCOME As it has for every business, COVID-19 tion. Clients may contact the office at Doctor of Medicine University of California, San FranciscoBOARD CER2810TIFIED N. TelshorOPT Blvd.,OMET Las Cruces,RISTS NM has affected the way Acti-Kare operates. 575-297-4455, or visit the website, www. Ophthalmology Residency Visit www.eyesofthesouthwest.com Berlint said her staff has exercised actikare.com/las-cruces. University of California, Davis
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Nowaccepting VSP,Davis Vision plansand CALL FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT:575-523-2020 most medical insurance plans. Nowaccepting new patients •Same day appointments available Eyesofthesouthwest.com 2810 N. Telshor Blvd.Las Cruces, NM LC2-LV43066 20 | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2020 BULLETIN’S BEST OF THE MESILLA VALLEY LAS CRUCES BULLETIN Sacred Garden emphasizes quality, HEALTH & WELLBEING Best Acupuncturist Best Cardiologist Best Day Spa Winner: Crossroads Winner: Dr. Luis Winner: The Spa service, education Acupuncture Ramon Colato Downtown Manager Carla Pa- Second Place: Second Place: Shariq Shamim, Second Place: Las Cruces dilla, and the 14 employ- Dr. Jonathan Smith MD - MMC Lashes Skin Wax Massage ees at Sacred Garden Runner Up: Amy O’Neill Runner Up: Udit Bhatnagar, Runner Up: Rustic Glamour MD - MMC Luxury Nails Premium Cannabis in Las Cruces express Best Assisted Best Chiropractor Living Facility Winner: Ryan Best Dental Hygienist their appreciation for Winner: La Posada everyone who voted for Gutierrez, DC - Family Winner: Marissa Assisted Living First Chiropractic Marketto - Dr. Second Place: Blue Horizon them in the recent Bul- Second Place: Marketto’s office Boutique Assisted Living and letin’s Best of the Me- Dr. Jonathan Smith Second Place: Sara Grooms - Memory Care silla Valley contest. Runner Up: Lane S. Bauer, DC Warren Dental Runner Up: The Village at Runner Up: Rosie Jimenez - Sacred Garden was Northrise - The Hallmark Best Cosmetic Tru Dental founded in 2010 by Zeke for qualifying patients. During Dermatologist Shortes, and opened its Las Covid protocols, Sacred Gar- Best Audiologist Winner: Andrew Cruces store at 642 S. Ala- den offers online and phone Winner: Expert Ondo, MD Best Dentist meda in January 2018. ordering for curbside pickup. Hearing Care Second Place: James Kerner Winner: Dental Office The store provides Second Place: Kelly Churchill Runner Up: Rayven Baca at of Dr. Warren & Dr. Law Store hours are 10 a.m.-7 Runner Up: Eileen Ocampo Rustic Glamour Second Place: Dr. Gene high-quality cannabis and p.m. Monday through Friday Gabaldon cannabis-derived medicine, as and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday Best Cosmetic Runner Up: Dr. John Conniff well as exceptional customer and Sunday. Contact Sacred Best Cancer Center Surgeon service and patient education to Winner: Memorial Winner: Jaime Aburto, Garden at 575-300-0154, or order Medical Center Cancer MD - Memorial Plastics Best Dermatologist those in need of natural pain relief and online at www.iheartjane.com. Center & Reconstructive Winner: Dr. Andrew healing in New Mexico. Reach them on Facebook at Sacred Second Place: MountainView Surgery Ondo Vertically integrated from seed to Garden, Las Cruces, on Instagram @ Medical Group Cancer Second Place: Dr. Scott Martin Second Place: Dr. James sale, Sacred Garden produces and the_sacredgarden, or at their website, CareCenter - Martin Plastic Surgery Kerner offers more than 140 medicated items Runner Up: Rio Grande Runner Up: Daniel Allan, MD Runner Up: Ann Woodling - sacred.garden. Oncology MountainView Epiphany LAS CRUCES BULLETIN BULLETIN’S BEST OF THE MESILLA VALLEY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2020 | 21 Thank you, Las Cruces! 1 Contest 12 Groupings 379 Categories 1,137 Winners 25,028 Participants 106,554 Nominees 371,117 Votes cast
Those are the numbers from the inaugural Bulletin’s Best program. We thank everyone who participated and look forward to doing it again next year!
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1740-A Calle de Mercado, Las Cruces 575-524-8065 www.lascrucesbulletin.com 22 | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2020 BULLETIN’S BEST OF THE MESILLA VALLEY LAS CRUCES BULLETIN Andele: serving the region for 25 years Dog House missing its furry friends Andele Restaurant, which opened in “We’ve always focused on patio January 1996, turns 25 in 2021. dining and take-out, so adapting to “We are family-owned with modest COVID restrictions was easier for roots,” said owner Andrea Schneider. us at the Dog House than it was for “We opened in 1996 in the building that our main restaurant,” said Andrea currently houses Thai Delight. After Schneider, owner of Andele’s Dog 14 years in that location, we moved House, who added, for those who operations to the Oñate Plaza, where voted for the Dog House in Bulletin’s we eventually opened our tortilleria in Best: “Woof! Thank you for your 2008, two banquet facilities and a retail continued support! In the most chal- store. We opened Andele’s Dog House lenging times, we have seen the best in 2011.” in our staff and customers.” The full-service restaurant features Andele’s Dog House opened in No- authentic Mexican dishes, steaks and vember 2011, so will turn 10 years old more, and is open for breakfast, lunch in 2021. The full-service restaurant and dinner. The restaurant employs 45 for many more years to come.” features authentic Mexican dishes, people and is managed by Manny Perez, The restaurant, at 1950 Calle del steaks, specialty hot dogs and burg- General Manager. Norte in Mesilla, is open 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. ers, and more, with an impressive “We value the support we have re- Tuesday through Thursday; 8 a.m. – 8 selection of craft beers. ceived from our loyal customers, both p.m. Friday through Sunday, and 11 The Dog House, 1983 Calle del restaurant at 575-526-1271, marina@ near and far,” Schneider said. “We are a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Monday (subject to Norte, just across the street from An- andelerestaurant.com, www.andelere- celebrating 25 years of service to the change per public health orders). dele, is open for lunch and dinner 11 staurante.com or on Facebook. community in January 2021. While 2020 You can contact the restaurant at 575- a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Sunday, “We miss our fur-friends!” Schneider has been our most challenging year on 526-9631, catering@andelerestaurant. as health orders permit. Co-managers said. “Current health orders do not the books, our loyal staff and customers com, are Marina Montano, Matt Lowther allow us to host dogs, but as soon as have kept us motivated. We look for- www.andelerestaurante.com or on and Samantha Martin, who oversee the the restrictions are lifted, we intend to ward to serving Mesilla and Las Cruces Facebook. Dog House’s 40 employees. Contact the throw a HOWLING good party!” HEALTH & WELLBEING Best Eye Clinic Best Hospital Best Massage Therapist Best Nurse Best Personal Trainer Winner: Eyes of the Winner: Memorial Medical Winner: Cristina Lugo Winner: Karl Ngoye - MMC Winner: Drew Lopez, Southwest Center Second Place: Rose Leduc Second Place: Lynn Van Pelt Crosstown Boxing Second Place: Looks Eyewear Studio Second Place: MountainView Runner Up: Angie Klima Fletcher - MMC Second Place: Laura Brownfield- Runner Up: Seacat Optometry Regional Medical Center Runner Up: Chris Munoz - MMC Nieto - Stay Fit Runner Up: Rehabilitation Hospital Best Medical Clinic Runner Up: Oscar Carranza - Best Fitness Center/Gym of Southern New Mexico Anytime Fitness Winner: Resilient Fitness Winner: Memorial Family Best Oncologist Second Place: Fitness One HealthCare North Main Winner: Jason Call, MD, Runner Up: Crunch Fitness - Best In-Home Second Place: Southwest Center Memorial Cancer Center Best Pharmacy Las Cruces Elder Care Services On Aging Second Place: Dr. Parikshit Padhi - Winner: Walgreens Winner: ActiKare Runner Up: Memorial Urgent Care - MMC Second Place: CVS Best Gastroenterologist Responsive In Home Care of Sonoma Runner Up: Dr. Bruce Greenfield - Runner Up: Albertsons (Sav-on) Winner: Jean-Pierre Las Cruces MMC Reinhold Second Place: Mesilla Valley Hospice Best Medical Group Best Physical Therapist Second Place: Prasad Podila Runner Up: Crossroads In-Home Winner: Memorial Winner: Brian Rewalt - Runner Up: Lohman Endoscopy Best Orthodontist Care Cancer Center Winner: Dr. Jensen Del Valle Center Second Place: Memorial Second Place: Dr. Aday Second Place: Mark Figueroa - Physician Practices Del Valle Best Health Food Store Best Laser Eye Center Runner Up: Dr. Coombs Winner: Sprouts Farmers Runner Up: MountainView Runner Up: Marisa Carrillo - Atrium Winner: Eyes of the Medical Group Market Southwest Best Orthopedist Second Place: Mountain View Winner: George Harrington, Best Physical Second Place: Southwest Eye Best Medical Spa Therapy Facility Market Co+op Institute - LASIK, Cataract, MD - Memorial Bone+Joint Runner Up: Natural Grocers Winner: Aria Wellness Winner: Memorial Comprehensive Eye Center Center Second Place: True Med Spa Second Place: Robert Schwartz, MD Medical Center Best Hearing Aid Practice Runner Up: Dr. Coleman, Coleman Runner Up: Paragon Medi Spa Second Place: Rehabilitation Vision - Memorial Bone+Joint Center Winner: Expert Hearing Care Runner Up: Michael McGuire - Hospital of Southern New Mexico Second Place: Hear on Earth Best Mental MVRMC Runner Up: FYZICAL Therapy Runner Up: Las Cruces Hearing Center Best Massage Shop Health Facility (Southwest Sport & Spine) Best Hearing Care Providers Winner: The Spa Winner: Behavioral Health Best Pediatrician Winner: Expert Hearing Care Downtown Services of Memorial Winner: Heather Owens - Best Physician Second Place: Dr. Johnathon Owens Second Place: The Fifth Element Medical Center Full Bloom Winner: Dr. Mai Oushy - -MMC Arts & Healing Center, LLC Second Place: A New Hope Second Place: Maria Crawley, MD MMC Runner Up: Dr. Robert Ivey - Runner Up: Las Cruces Lashes Skin Therapy Center Runner Up: Jana Williams, Second Place: Parikshit Padhi - MMC Rio Grande Hearing Wax Massage Rustic Glamour Runner Up: Mesilla Valley Hospital Full Bloom Runner Up: Umberto Garcia, MD LAS CRUCES BULLETIN BULLETIN’S BEST OF THE MESILLA VALLEY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2020 | 23
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Winner: Jones Best Realtor Best Cabinet Company Best Home Construction Co. Winner: Jorge Vazquez Winner: Sher-Wood Fine Lighting Company Best Home Appliance Store Second Place: Arista Development -EXIT Wood Designs Winner: Kitchen Kraft Home Winner: Lowe’s Home at Metro Verde Second Place: Irma Chavez-May - Second Place: Kitchen Kraft Home Second Place: Beehive Electric LLC Improvement Runner Up: Veloz Homes EXIT Runner Up: Ambriz Cabinets on Runner Up: Designer’s Mart Second Place: Builders Source at Sonoma Ranch Runner Up: Christi Getz - Brown St., Las Cruces Lighting Showroom Appliance Gallery Steinborn Real Estate Runner Up: The Home Depot Best Picture Framing Best Carpet Best Home Security Winner: Frame & Art Center Cleaning Company Winner: Eagle Security, LLC Best Home Second Place: ADT Second Place: Picture Frame Best Roofing Company Winner: Absolute Solutions Electronics Store Runner Up: Telstar Networks Factory Outlet Winner: Anthony Sosa Carpet and Tile Cleaning Winner: Best Buy Runner Up: Hobby Lobby Roofing Second Place: A Striking Image Second Place: Edgar Digital Best Kitchen & Bath Second Place: Gilbert and Sons Carpet, Upholstery, Tile Runner Up: Rubicon Roofing Computers & Electronics Remodeler Best Plumber & Grout Cleaning Winner: Jones Runner Up: Allstar Carpet Cleaning Winner: Sun City Best Home Construction Co. Plumbing & Heating Second Place: McGinley Exterior Company Second Place: Roto-Rooter Best Solar Installation Team Construction Best Flooring / Carpet Store Winner: B&S Costales Runner Up: Maddox Winner: Organ Mountain Runner Up: Dominguez Services Winner: Hacienda Plastering Plumbing & Heating Solar and Electric Carpet & Tile Second Place: NM Solar Group - Second Place: Jones Construction Co. Best Landscaper Second Place: Casa Mexicana Tile Runner Up: All Seasons Las Cruces Runner Up: Maloolys Flooring Co. Winner: Unique Best Property Runner Up: Yellow Bird Services Windows & Glass Landscaping Management Company Second Place: Wasser & Wasser Winner: Steinborn Inc., Best Garden Store / Nursery Best Home Runner Up: Extreme Landscaping REALTORS Property Best Swimming Pool Winner: Color Your World Furnishing Store Management & Spa Company Garden Center Winner: Ashley Furniture Best Mattress Store Second Place: Las Cruces Winner: Pool Tech Plus Second Place: Guzman’s Home Store Winner: Ashley HomeStore Homes and Land Second Place: Discount Pool Greenhouse Second Place: Ikards Furniture Second Place: Denver Mattress Runner Up: Coyle Realty, LLC and Spa Runner Up: Sierra Vista Growers Runner Up: Furniture Row Runner Up: Mattress Firm Runner Up: Trust-Properties/Frilc LLC Runner Up: Pools by Design LIFE IS GOOD IN LAS CRUCES Best All Time NMSU Best burritos Best carne asada Best chile relleno Best current NMSU Aggie Coach Winner: Santa Fe Grill Winner: Andele Restaurant Winner: Los Compas Aggie Coach Winner: Lou Henson Second Place: Bosa Donuts Second Place: On The Road LLC Second Place: Chope’s Winner: Chris Jans, Second Place: Reggie Theus & Burritos Runner Up: Matteo’s Runner Up: Nellie’s Runner Up: Mike Jordan - Runner Up: Matteo’s Mexican Food Aggie men’s basketball New Mexico State Volleyball Second Place: Mike Jordan, Best chicken tacos Best chips Aggie Volleyball Best carne adovada Runner Up: Mike Kirby, Best beef tacos Winner: Andele’s Winner: Andele’s Winner: El Sombrero NMSU Baseball Winner: Andele Restaurant Patio Cafe Dog House Dog House Second Place: Chachi’s Second Place: Chachi’s Restaurant Second Place: El Sombrero Patio Cafe Second Place: Andele Restaurant Runner Up: Matteo’s Mexican Runner Up: Andele Restaurant Runner Up: Chachi’s Second Place: Roberto’s LAS CRUCES BULLETIN BULLETIN’S BEST OF THE MESILLA VALLEY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2020 | 25
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115 Franklin St. Hatch, NM • 575-267-4222 • sparkysburgers.com • Thu-Sun: 10:30 AM-4 PM 26 | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2020 BULLETIN’S BEST OF THE MESILLA VALLEY LAS CRUCES BULLETIN LIFE IS GOOD IN LAS CRUCES Optimal Roofing & Construction Inc. Best flautas Best Mole Best posole Winner: El Sombrero Winner: Paisano Cafe Winner: Bosa Donuts Thank you Las Cruces! Patio Cafe Second Place: Habanero’s & Burritos Second Place: Matteo’s Fresh Mex Second Place: Roberto’s As a local and family owned business, we take great pride in the quality of our work Mexican Food Runner Up: Burritos Victoria Mexican Food and strive to deliver the best service and customer satisfaction. We are proud to be Runner Up: Si Señor Runner Up: Si Señor contractors you can trust. Optimal Roofing & Construction Inc. is #1 First Place in Restaurant Restaurant Best NMSU Las Cruces Bulletin Best of the Mesilla Valley Professionals for Best Contractor, in Sports Team both Commercial and Residential categories. Best Green Chile Winner: Aggie Best quesadillas Cheeseburger Men’s Basketball Winner: The Green We are a full-service, professional roofing installation, roof replacement and roof Winner: Sparky’s Second Place: Aggie Chile Paddy Wagon repair contractor serving Las Cruces and surrounding areas. With over ten years of Second Place: MAMA B’S Women’s Volleyball Food Truck Runner Up: Blake’s Runner Up: Aggie Baseball experience, we are proud of our knowledgeable team members that are experts at Second Place: The Game Lotaburger Runner Up: NMSU Sports Bar and Grill all types of roof systems in residential and commercial projects. Whether you need Dancesport Runner Up: Matteo’s roof repairs or a complete new roof, we’re your #1 Mesilla Valley Commercial and Mexican Food Residential Roofing and Construction company. Best green chile enchiladas Best Place Winner: Andele’s to Get Married Best red chile Specializing in: • New Roofs • Re-Roofs • Pitched Roofs • Flat Roofs • Shingle Second Place: El Sombrero Winner: New Mexico enchiladas Roofs • Tile Roofs • Metal Roofs • Elastomeric Roof Coatings • Thermoplastic Patio Cafe Farm and Ranch Winner: El Sombrero Runner Up: Si Señor Heritage Museum Patio Cafe Polyolefin (TPO) Roofs • Emergency Roof Repair • Roof Maintenance • Deck Second Place: Rio Grande Restaurant & Express Second Place: La Posta Repair • Stucco Repair • Insurance Claims Vineyard & Winery de Mesilla Runner Up: The Blue Runner Up: Si Señor Door Venue Contact (575) 805-5900 Office: Monday - Saturday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Best huevos rancheros Restaurant Winner: Los Compas Contact (575) 642-0733 Omar’s Cell: Monday - Saturday: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Mexican Restaurant Second Place: Nellie’s Cafe Best Place to Take Out Visit us on Facebook: optimalroofing.construction of Town Guests Best salsa Runner Up: Chala’s Wood Winner: El Sombrero Licensed, bonded, and insured. Our estimates are always free. Fire Grill Winner: Farmers & Crafts Market of Patio Cafe Las Cruces Second Place: Andele Restaurant Best Local Second Place: White Sands National Park Runner Up: Si Señor Agriculture product Restaurant Winner: Green Chile Second Place: Mesilla Second Place: Joe Lujan Farms Best place to watch Best Scenic Spot Second Place: Young Guns the moonrise Winner: Dripping Vacation Amentities Produce, Inc. Winner: White Sands Springs Natural Area Second Place: My North Second Place: Aguirre Spring Campground Award Winning Management Best local hiking trail Valley Backyard Runner Up: Doña Ana Runner Up: Baylor Pass Winner: Dripping West Trailhead Take a virtual tour online Springs Natural Area Mountains www.copperstonelascruces.com Second Place: Slot Canyon #1 Runner Up: Aguirre Best place to watch Spring Road Best seafood tacos Apartment Community the Organ Mountains Winner: Taqueria Winner: Reststop Chavez on I-10 Second Place: Hacienda Best local Second Place: The Game II - historical figure de Mesilla Sports Grill Runner Up: Mariscos El Guero Winner: Mark Medoff- Runner Up: Hacienda Tony Award Winning de Mesilla Playwright Second Place: Billy the Kid Best Staycation Runner Up: J. Paul Taylor Best place to watch Location the sunrise Winner: Hacienda Winner: White Sands de Mesilla Best local National Park Second Place: Josefina’s Inn mountain biking trail Second Place: A Mountain, Mesilla Winner: Doña Ana NMSU Runner Up: Lundeen Inn Second Place: A Mountain, Runner Up: San Augustin of The Arts NMSU Pass Runner Up: Sierra Vista Trail Best tamales Best place to watch Winner: Roberto’s Best menudo the sunset Mexican Food Winner: Bravo’s Cafe Winner: White Sands Second Place: Bosa Donuts Second Place: Si Señor National Park & Burritos APARTMENTS Express Second Place: Sunset Grill Runner Up: Matteo’s Runner Up: Las Trancas Runner Up: Flood Control Dam Mexican Food LAS CRUCES BULLETIN BULLETIN’S BEST OF THE MESILLA VALLEY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2020 | 27
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Johnson Vigil Photography Best Funeral Home Runner Up: Shaharazad Runner Up: Kassi Simpson Best Barber Mcdowell Booth Photography Winner: Sergio Lozoya - Best Computer Winner: Getz Funeral Home Second Place: Baca’s Pistoleros & IT Services Funeral Chapels Best Piercing Studio Second Place: Bennett Jimenez - Winner: MDC Computers Best Local Winner: DNA Ink Tattoo Runner Up: La Paz-Graham’s Construction Company Studio 1 Barbers Second Place: Martin IT Funeral Home and Piercing Runner Up: Obed Romero - Runner Up: Document Solutions Inc. Winner: Denney Second Place: Irish Ink Tattoo Milos Barbershop Runner Up: Geek Squad Best Buy Construction Inc. Runner Up: Peg Leg Sam’s Tattooing Best Hair Salon Second Place: Orrantia’s and Piercing Winner: 360 Hair Studio Remodeling LLC Best Barber Shop Best Contractor Las Cruces Runner Up: A New Beginning Best Property Winner: Pistoleros (commercial) Second Place: SmartStyle Hair Salon Custom Homes Management Company Barber Shop Winner: Optimal Roofing (inside Walmart) Winner: Steinborn Runner Up: AWL Studio Second Place: Milo’s Barber Shop & Construction Inc. Second Place: NAI First Valley Runner Up: Studio 1 Barbers Second Place: RT Electric, Inc. Best Military Member Winner: FCC Matthew Management Runner Up: A New Beginning Best Hair Stylist Runner Up: Trust Properties Custom Homes Winner: Priscilla Cisneros Chandler Second Place: TSgt Sylvia Flores Best Cable or Second Place: Yvette Torres Runner Up: Lawrene Garcia Best Real Estate Lawyer Satellite Provider Runner Up: Francine Barreras Winner: Xfinity Store Best Contractor Winner: Karen Wootton Law Office by Comcast (residential) Best Insurance Agency Best Pest Control Second Place: Joshua Smith Second Place: DirecTV Winner: Optimal Roofing Winner: Ben Trujillo - State Winner: Desert Oasis Pest Runner Up: Kyle Moberly Runner Up: Dish & Construction Inc. Farm Insurance Agent Control & Prevention Second Place: B&S Costales Second Place: Farmers Insurance- Second Place: Bug Guy Pest Control Best Shoe Repair Store Plastering Best Cell Phone Provider Rick McKelvey Agency Runner Up: At Your Service, Inc. Pest Winner: Landis Saddles Runner Up: A New Beginning Runner Up: Tourtillott Insurance Solutions & Tack Winner: Verizon Custom Homes Second Place: T-Mobile Agency Best Tattoo Studio Runner Up: AT&T Store Best Pet Boarding / Best Design / Media / Best Insurance Provider Winner: Syncere Tattoo Winner: USAA Daycare Second Place: Porter House Ink Marketing Company Winner: Calista Best Child Care Provider Winner: Lemon Light Second Place: Farmers Insurance - Runner Up: Black Rat Winner: The Toy Box Rick McKelvey Animal Hospital Productions Second Place: Karen’s Animal House Early Learning and Second Place: SpyderWeb Designs Runner Up: Farmers Insurance - Best Tax Lawyer Childcare Center Jeremiah Archuleta Runner Up: Animal Haven Lodge Winner: Kyle Moberly Runner Up: Sinuate Media & Salon Second Place: Little Tumbleweed Second Place: Scott Hulse Daycare New Beginnings Inc. Best Internet Provider Runner Up: Alpha School Best EMT Winner: Xfinity Store Best Pet Groomer Best Travel Agency For Young Children - Home Winner: Kelly Acosta by Comcast Winner: Peachy Clean Pets Winner: Adventure Second Place: Travis Simpson Second Place: Century Link Second Place: Mutt Hut Travel Inc Runner Up: Alex Saenz Runner Up: La Tierra Runner Up: Better Life Pet Foods Second Place: AAA New Mexico Best Commercial Real Communications Runner Up: Uniglobe Above & Estate Company Beyond Travel Winner: Exit Realty Horizons Best Estate Best Law Best Pet Store Second Place: Steinborn Inc., Planning Attorney Enforcement Officer Winner: Better Life Best Travel Agent REALTORS Property Management Winner: Jill V. Johnson Vigil Winner: Adrian DeLaGarza Pet Foods Winner: Wanda Mattiace Runner Up: Enchanted Sun Realty - Second Place: Kyle Moberly Second Place: Austin Arnold Second Place: Cross City Exotics Second Place: Tina Bradshaw - Las Cruces Real Estate Runner Up: Dana Kyle Second Place: Jamar Cotton Runner Up: PetSmart Uniglobe SHOPPING Best Accessories Store Best Bookstore Best CBD Store Best Consignment Store Best Department Store Winner: Co-Lab Winner: Coas Books Winner: Sacred Garden Winner: Safe Haven Winner: Dillard’s Artisans Loft Second Place: Barnes & Noble Dispensary Thrift Store Second Place: Target Second Place: Triple C Creations Runner Up: Zia Comics Second Place: Natural Releaf Second Place: La Tienda De Jardin Runner Up: Kohl’s Runner Up: Drunken Cactus Co Runner Up: Continual Growth LLC Runner Up: My Rich Sister’s Closet Best Boutique Store Best Eyeglass Store Winner: Co-Lab Best Children’s Best Antique Store Clothing Store Winner: Looks Eyewear Artisans Loft Best Convenience Store Winner: The Emporium Winner: DotDotSmile Las Studio Second Place: Turquoise TeePee Winner: Pic Quik Second Place: Art Obscura Cruces - Megan & Adelyn Second Place: Avalos Vision Runner Up: The Wild One Boutique Second Place: Circle K Runner Up: Peddlers Pavillion Second Place: Tutti Bambini Runner Up: Chavira’s Runner Up: Eyes of the Southwest Runner Up: The Children’s Place Best Bridal/Formal Wear Best Art Supply Store Winner: Livingston Bridal Best Computer Store Best Entertainment/ Best Flea Market/ Winner: Frame & Art Center and Events Winner: Best Buy Physical Media Store Pavilion Sale Space Second Place: Hobby Lobby Second Place: Friendly Flowers Second Place: MDC Computers Winner: Eyeconik Records Winner: Big Daddy’s Runner Up: MAS ART LLC. Runner Up: So..Glam Ladies Runner Up: Edgar Digital Computers Second Place: Target Flea Market Frame and Art Supplies Boutique & Electronics Runner Up: Art Obscura Second Place: Peddlers Pavillion LAS CRUCES BULLETIN BULLETIN’S BEST OF THE MESILLA VALLEY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2020 | 29 SHOPPING Customer loyalty drives Better Life Pet Foods Best Florist Best Men’s Best Place to Buy Toys “We really appreciate of Home Depot. The Winner: Flowerama Clothing Store Winner: Target all the votes we got for store has a wide variety Second Place: Flowerland Winner: Dillard’s Second Place: Walmart the Bulletin’s Best of the of healthy pet products, Runner Up: Albertsons Second Place: A Real Man Supercenter Mesilla Valley,” said Kat and also offers profes- Runner Up: Cowtown Boots Runner Up: Zia Comics Lacy, owner of Better sional pet grooming. Best Gift Store Best Musical Best Place to Buy Life Pet Foods in Las “We specialize in the Winner: Co-Lab Instrument Store video games Cruces. “Our local cus- healthiest pet products Artisans Loft Winner: Hubbard’s Winner: GameStop Second Place: Cracker Barrel Music-N-More Second Place: Super Gamers tomers are the lifeblood available and our staff Old Country Store Second Place: White’s Runner Up: Target of our business and our customers goes through continuing education on Runner Up: Spirit Winds Music Box really understand the importance of almost all of them to better serve our Coffee Bar & Gift Runner Up: Mesilla Valley Best Retail shopping local. Lots of our customers customers,” Lacy said. “We are very Pro Music Customer Service have been with us for many years and competitive in pricing even compared Best Grocery Store Winner: Chick-fil-A Winner: Sprouts Best Nail Salon Second Place: Hoop-T-Dudes their support over the years has been to big box and on-line retailers since we Farmers Market Winner: Trine’s Nail Runner Up: Eyeconik Records invaluable. We cannot say THANK YOU have a really awesome loyalty program. Creations & More Second Place: Albertsons Best Shoe Store enough! So many local businesses are Customers earn free bags and coupons Runner Up: Toucan Market Second Place: Luxury Nails Runner Up: POSH Skin Care & Winner: Dillard’s suffering during these shut-down times. by shopping local with us. They can Nail Bar Second Place: Rack Room I implore everyone to shop local so our earn double when they send a friend or Best Jeweler Shoes entire community can benefit.” family member to shop with us. We also Winner: Austin’s Best Pawn / Resale Runner Up: Cowtown Boots Fine Jewelry Shop Runner Up: Shoe Dept. Lacy started her business in Las Cru- offer special ordering for products we Second Place: Boudreau Winner: Savers Encore ces selling one or two quality natural cannot carry in store.” Jewelers & Gallery Second Place: Play it pet foods she had to travel to Houston Store hours are 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon- Best Tanning Salon Runner Up: Baquera Jewelers Again Sports and back to pick up. That grew into a day through Saturday and 10 a.m.-6 Runner Up: MMJ’s Pawn LLC Winner: Gecko Tans Second Place: full-fledged delivery-only business by p.m. Sunday. Free delivery is offered Best Mall/ Best Place for Baby The Sun- Nature’s Tan Shopping Center 1996, and Better Life opened its brick- Wednesday and Sunday with a $47 min- Accessories and-mortar store in 1999. imum. You can contact Better Life at Winner: Farmers & Winner: Tutti Bambini Best Thrift Store Crafts Market of Second Place: Rhea Lanas of Winner: Second James Naylor and Amy Gonzales 575-522-0115 or at the website, www.bet- Las Cruces Las Cruces Chance Thrift Store manage Better Life, at 315 Telshor terlifenaturalpetfoods.com and go to the Second Place: Runner Up: Peddlers Pavillion Second Place: Savers Blvd., behind Whataburger and in front SHOP button at the top right corner. Mesilla Valley Mall Runner Up: So..Glam Ladies Runner Up: Safe Haven Runner Up: Dollar General Boutique Animal Sanctuary W THANK YOU
When you shop at Better Life, you su ort t e eo le who run the business, not a big faceless corporation.
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BETTER LIFE NATURAL PET FOODS . els or l . betterli enatural et oo s.com 30 | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2020 BULLETIN’S BEST OF THE MESILLA VALLEY LAS CRUCES BULLETIN SHOPPING Best Vintage Clothing Store Best Golf Course Best Pool Hall Winner: Savers Winner: Red Hawk Golf Club Winner: Lucky Dog Billiards Second Place: La Tienda De Jardin Second Place: New Mexico Second Place: Jerry O’s Rack Room Thank you! Runner Up: New Digs Clothing State University Runner Up: Meerscheidt Center Exchange Runner Up: Picacho Hills The Las Cruces Bulletin would like to thank Country Club everyone who participated in our Bulletin’s Best Best Shooting Range Best Women’s Best Golf Shop Winner: Butterfield program, all 25,028 of you! Clothing Store Winner: NMSU Golf Course Shooting Range Second Place: Red Hawk Golf Club Second Place: Strykers Winner: Dillard’s We’d also like to thank you for Runner Up: Sonoma Ranch Shooting World Second Place: Marshalls Golf Course Runner Up: The D.A.M. Ammo Co. your votes for the Bulletin! Runner Up: The Emerald Isle Best Local Park FIRST PLACE Winner: Young Park Best Sporting Goods Store Best Local Best Bicycle Shop Second Place: Veterans Park Winner: Sportsman’s Warehouse Newspaper Reporter – Winner: Outdoor Runner Up: La Llorona Park Adventures Second Place: DICK’S Mike Cook Second Place: Ride On Sports Best Motorcycle Shop Sporting Goods Best Local Website Runner Up: Play It Again Sports Winner: Barnett’s Las Runner Up: Play It Again Sports Cruces Harley-Davidson www.lascrucesbulletin.com Second Place: Las Cruces Gymnastics School MIKE COOK Best Concealed Carry Motorsports SECOND PLACE Runner Up: Lanesplitterz Winner: Steele Athletics - Instructor Las Cruces Best Local Winner: Joshua Bryant Second Place: Borderland Cheer Newspaper Columnist – Second Place: Strykers Best Outdoor Outfitters Winner: Organ Mountain and Dance Richard Coltharp Shooting World Outfitters Runner Up: Cruces Cheer Storm Runner Up: Jaime Chavez Second Place: High Desert Innovative Defense Strategies Outfitters Las Cruces Runner Up: Sportsman’s Warehouse Karate or Martial Arts School Best Driving Range Best Place to Swim Winner: Maximum Martial 1740-A Calle de Mercado, Las Cruces Winner: Red Hawk Golf Club Winner: Las Cruces Regional Arts University 575-524-8065 Second Place: NMSU Golf Course Aquatic Center Second Place: Guzman Sport www.lascrucesbulletin.com Runner Up: Sonoma Ranch Second Place: NMSU Aquatic Center Karate Kickboxing Golf Course Runner Up: Rio Grande Runner Up: Gracie Barra Las Cruces “Best Home Lighting Company” in the Mesilla Valley – 1st Place “Best Cabinet Company” in the Mesilla Valley- 2nd Place
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