Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostA rider tries to jump to an unbroken horse during the Paso De La Muerte event of the 24th annual Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza at the Denver Coliseum during the 112th National Western Stock Show on Jan. 7, 2018 in Denver. Paso De La Muerte is Spanish for jump of death. The rider jumps from his horse to another without falling off and getting run over by horses.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostNicolas Diaz relaxes in the barn after performing in the 24th annual Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza at the Denver Coliseum during the 112th National Western Stock Show on Jan. 7, 2018 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostMexican charros, escaramuza riders, dancers and more take part in the grand finale of the 24th Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza at the Denver Coliseum during the 112th National Western Stock Show on Jan. 7, 2018 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostJerry Diaz leads Mexican charros, escaramuza riders, dancers and more during the grand finale of the 24th Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza at the Denver Coliseum during the 112th National Western Stock Show on Jan. 7, 2018 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostMatador Paulo Campera entices the bull during an exhibition of bull fighting at the 24th annual Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza at the Denver Coliseum during the 112th National Western Stock Show on Jan. 7, 2018 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostMexican Folklorica Dancers perform during the 24th Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza before performing with the at the Denver Coliseum during the 112th National Western Stock Show on Jan. 7, 2018 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostMexican bullrider Luis Ramos gets head butted by a large bull after falling off of him during the bull riding event at the 24th annual Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza at the Denver Coliseum during the 112th National Western Stock Show on Jan. 7, 2018 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostJerry Diaz performs intricate rope maneuvers with his horse during the 24th annual Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza at the Denver Coliseum during the 112th National Western Stock Show on Jan. 7, 2018 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostEscaramuza riders perform during the 24th Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza at the Denver Coliseum during the 112th National Western Stock Show on Jan. 7, 2018 in Denver. Escaramuza is made up of all women who ride their horses side saddle.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostEscaramuza riders perform during the 24th Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza at the Denver Coliseum during the 112th National Western Stock Show on Jan. 7, 2018 in Denver. Escaramuza is made up of all women who ride their horses side saddle.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostAriana Ramirez, 8, left, watches the 24th Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza before performing with the Mexican Folklorica Dancers at the Denver Coliseum during the 112th National Western Stock Show on Jan. 7, 2018 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostNicolas Diaz relaxes in the barn after performing in the 24th annual Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza at the Denver Coliseum during the 112th National Western Stock Show on Jan. 7, 2018 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostMexican charros perform intricate rope maneuvers with their lassos during the 24th Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza at the Denver Coliseum during the 112th National Western Stock Show on Jan. 7, 2018 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostMexican charros perform intricate rope maneuvers with their lassos during the 24th Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza at the Denver Coliseum during the 112th National Western Stock Show on Jan. 7, 2018 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostKids in cowboy hats watch the Cowboy Girls perform during the 24th Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza at the Denver Coliseum during the 112th National Western Stock Show on Jan. 7, 2018 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostMexican charros, escaramuza riders, dancers and more take part in the opening ceremony of the 24th Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza at the Denver Coliseum during the 112th National Western Stock Show on Jan. 7, 2018 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostMexican charros salute during the singing of the national anthem during the opening ceremony of the 24th Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza at the Denver Coliseum during the 112th National Western Stock Show on Jan. 7, 2018 in Denver.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostHans Lind moments before heading into the arena for the National Red Angus Jr. Show on opening day of the National Western Stock Show Jan. 6, 2018.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostLauren Rohlwing walks her Argentine Illama “Malia” before showing her on opening day of the National Western Stock Show Jan. 6, 2018.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostAdelie Tillman, 7, from Colorado Springs, warms up before the Colorado Fiddle Championships on the opening day of the National Western Stock Show Jan. 6, 2018.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostBrie Dietrich, 8, from Casa Grande Arizona, gets a confidence boost from her father Shane before taking the stage for Colorado Fiddle Championships on the opening day of the National Western Stock Show Jan. 6, 2018.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostBrie Dietrich, 8, from Casa Grande Arizona, performs at the Colorado Fiddle Championships on the opening day of the National Western Stock Show Jan. 6, 2018.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostAdelie Tillman, 7, from Colorado Springs, performs at the Colorado Fiddle Championships on the opening day of the National Western Stock Show Jan. 6, 2018.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostThe American flag proudly displayed during opening ceremonies for the Colorado vs The World Rodeo at the Denver Coliseum on opening day of the National Western Stock Show Jan. 6, 2018.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostBareback rider Nate McFadden from Elsmere Nebraska goes for a wild ride during the Colorado vs the World Rodeo on opening day of the National Western Stock Show Jan. 6, 2018.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostSaddle Bronc rider Tate Owens from Dublin, Texas hangs on for a wild ride during the Colorado vs the World Rodeo on opening day of the National Western Stock Show Jan. 6, 2018.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostSaddle Bronc rider Tate Owens from Dublin, Texas hangs on for a wild ride during the Colorado vs the World Rodeo on opening day of the National Western Stock Show Jan. 6, 2018.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostElliot Jacoby gets air riding a bull named Wild N Free during the Colorado vs the World Rodeo opening day of the National Western Stock Show Jan. 6, 2018.
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A rider tries to jump to an unbroken horse during the Paso De La Muerte event of the 24th annual Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza at the Denver Coliseum during the 112th National Western Stock Show on Jan. 7, 2018 in Denver. Paso De La Muerte is Spanish for jump of death. The rider jumps from his horse to another without falling off and getting run over by horses.
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The 106,546 people attending the first two days of the 2018 National Western Stock Show was nearly 7 percent higher than the record set two years ago, officials say.
“We are thrilled with the number of people that came out to celebrate Colorado’s Western heritage and enjoy the many activities, events and sites at the stock show,” stock show President Paul Andrew said in a statement.
The stock show is scheduled to last until Jan. 21, with upcoming events including bull riding, Xtreme Dogs and Wild West, Andrew said.
On Tuesday, there will be no admission cost on a day filed with kids’ events including National Western Nursery’s baby animals exhibit.
