Donkey Derby Days is facing a financial shortfall. The annual event that honors Cripple Creek’s mining history needs $30,000 to keep the more than 90-year-old tradition alive.
The Two Mile High Club takes care of 15 donkeys. Between May and October, the donkeys get to roam the city. Cripple Creek created Donkey Derby Days in 1931. This year, they need help to keep the celebration going. The City of Cripple Creek had to cut funding for all events due to the pandemic and declining gambling revenues. Cripple Creek’s revenue is down 22%.
The 92nd Donkey Derby Days is scheduled for August 11th through the 13th. If you would like to help, go to cripplecreekdonkeys.com.
Danny “Dan R” Ridenour has been in radio and television broadcasting for over 40 years, starting as a senior in high school in Rogers, Arkansas. His radio career has had stops in Nashville, Memphis, Oklahoma, and eventually, Colorado. Dan enjoys being involved in the community, having been a member of the Upper Arkansas Service Club and is currently on the board of directors for the Salida Community Center and is a member of the Chaffee County Fair Committee. He and his wife Carrie spend their days doing everything the mountains have to offer: hiking, camping, fishing and skiing. They've raised 3 children and have 2 grandchildren.
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