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The National Western Stock Show is back in town. And once again, the big crowd-pleaser on opening weekend was the Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza, complete with cowboys, dancers and bullfighters.
This is the thirtieth year that Jerry Diaz’s production has thrilled city slickers and country folk alike in Denver; it’s the longest-running Mexican rodeo in North America.
Here are scenes from the 2025 show:
Fourth-generation Mexican horseman Nicholas Diaz dances with a miniature horse during the Mexican Rodeo.
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Denver’s own hometown cowboy, eighteen-year-old Skandar Ocampo, celebrates his nearly perfect eight-second ride during the Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza.
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Gabriel Sebastian Ibelles shows off his matador skills.
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Isaac Leal Montalvo takes the bull by the horns .
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Matador Isaac Leal Montalvo is knocked off his feet by an 800-pound bull.
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Denver’s famous Ballet Folklórico dancers performed.
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Ballet Folklórico lit up the arena.
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Singer Raquel Garcia performing with Ballet Folklórico.
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Luke Gingerich competes in the horse-reining competition with his quarterhorse, Tinseltown’s Whizard.
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Hats off to another thrilling Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza!
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Although the Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza won’t be back until next year, the National Western Stock Show continues through Sunday, January 26. Learn more at nationalwestern.com.
