Lauren Antonoff Hart/CPR NewsA calf waits in the Cattle Barn in the Hall of Education at the National Western Stock Show, Jan. 12, 2025.
The 119th annual National Western Stock Show returned to Denver on Jan. 11 and runs through Jan. 26.
Opening weekend featured events including stock dog trials, the Colorado fiddle championships, Colorado vs The World Rodeo and fan favorite: the Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza.
Lauren Antonoff Hart/CPR NewsThe folkloric dancers kick off the Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza, Jan. 12, 2025.
Lauren Antonoff Hart/CPR NewsThe champion rider nears the fence at the far side of the ring during Mutton Bustin' in the Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza. Jan. 12, 2025.
Lauren Antonoff Hart/CPR NewsA longhorn stands patiently while Stock Show attendees line up to have their picture taken with it, Jan. 12, 2025.
Lauren Antonoff Hart/CPR NewsThe Mariachi Sol de Mi Tierra band prepares for the grand entry at the Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza, Jan. 12, 2025.
Lauren Antonoff Hart/CPR NewsA horse bucks off its rider during the traditional Charro-style bareback riding event at the Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza, Jan. 12, 2025.
Lauren Antonoff Hart/CPR NewsA horse races around the ring after bucking off its rider during the traditional Charro-style bareback riding event at the Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza, Jan. 12, 2025.
Lauren Antonoff Hart/CPR NewsA very large cow rests in the Cattle Barn in the Hall of Education, Jan. 12, 2025.
Lauren Antonoff Hart/CPR NewsWorkers break down the ring in the CINCH Arena after the Youth Freestyle Reigning Showcase, Jan. 12, 2025.
Lauren Antonoff Hart/CPR NewsManu Lataste, the bull jumping pro, jumps a charging bull during the Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza, Jan. 12, 2025.
Lauren Antonoff Hart/CPR NewsA Spanish-style dancer performs in the Folkloric Dancing showcase before the Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza, Jan. 12, 2025.
Lauren Antonoff Hart/CPR NewsA young goat in the NW nursery, located in the Events Center Paddock, Jan. 12, 2025.
Lauren Antonoff Hart/CPR NewsA woman rides sidesaddle in the Cala de Caballo, or traditional opening of the Charreada, during the Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza, Jan. 12, 2025.
Lauren Antonoff Hart/CPR NewsA couple peruses the shopping booths in the Denver Coliseum before the Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza, Jan. 12, 2025.
Lauren Antonoff Hart/CPR NewsAn alpaca in the NW nursery, located in the Events Center Paddock, Jan. 12, 2025.
Lauren Antonoff Hart/CPR NewsA cowboy pursues a horse, preparing his lasso, during the traditional Charro-style bareback riding event at the Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza, Jan. 12, 2025.
Lauren Antonoff Hart/CPR NewsMexican Elvis cruises through the crowd in the Denver Coliseum before the Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza, Jan. 12, 2025.
Lauren Antonoff Hart/CPR NewsThe champion rider races across the ring during mutton bustin' in the Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza. Jan. 12, 2025.
Lauren Antonoff Hart/CPR NewsA bucking bronco takes off after it ejects its rider in the traditional Charro-style bareback riding event at the Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza, Jan. 12, 2025.
Lauren Antonoff Hart/CPR NewsYoung dancers perform in the Folkloric Dancing showcase before the Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza, Jan. 12, 2025.
Lauren Antonoff Hart/CPR NewsMen on horseback flank the ring during the Cala de Caballo, or traditional opening of the Charreada, during the Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza, Jan. 12, 2025.
Lauren Antonoff Hart/CPR NewsA black cow waits in the Cattle Barn in the Hall of Education, Jan. 12, 2025.
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