The Mesquite Citizen Journal is proud to announce the winner of its first monthly photo contest. Stacy Quest's "Colorful Markings" garnered the most votes in the contest. Dave Ballweg's "Virgin Range" took second place.

Stacy will receive a $50 gift certificate at a Mesquite store, paid for by the Mesquite Citizen Journal.

Congratulations Stacy.

The March photo contest begins today. Submit your photos to by email to barbara@mesquitecitizen.com. Include your name, email address, and a description of your photo.

Stacy Quest - Colorful Markings = 31 votes, 29.25 percent

Dave Ballweg - Virgin Range = 21 votes, 19.81 percent

Jerry Howe - Madison River Sunrise = 15 votes, 14.15 percent

Bruce Hughes - The Wave = 15 votes, 14.15 percent

Paul Benedict - Movin' On = 10 votes, 9.43 percent

Marty Israel - Big Blue = 8 votes, 7.55 percent

Gloria Becker - Sunset = 3 votes, 2.83 percent

Janet McDonald - On Patrol = 3 votes, 2.83 percent

Kathie Chatlin - Balloons! = 2 votes, 1.89 percent

Deena Snyder - Care for a Ride? = 2 votes, 1.89 percent

Sandra DePew - Mesquite Sunset = 1 votes, 0.94 percent

Dennis & Sandy Lynch - Balloon Festival = 0 votes, 0.00 percent

Robert Nielson - Scorpion = 0 votes, 0.00 percent