Demolition Derby delivers big-time thrills during trying times in Cortez
(World News USA)

A blazing orange sun illuminated Fairgrounds Speedway Saturday night as several hundred fans eagerly awaited the start of this year’s Demolition Derby. An annual staple of the Montezuma County Fair, this year’s derby took place on the 144th anniversary of Colorado’s statehood and featured all the underpinnings that have made it a fan favorite, including greasy fair food, patriotic shirts and hats and colorful characters who keep small-town culture alive. This year’s derby moved political issues and current world events to the forefront as several vehicles sported Trump 2020 flags and Confederate insignias. At the end of the day though however, this year’s...