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One Very Small Magical Part of The Eighth Wonder of the World

One Very Small Magical Part of The Eighth Wonder of the World

One Very Small Magical Part of The Eighth Wonder of the World

Of the many critical parts of the Linotype machine (The Eighth Wonder of the World), the matrix or mat shown above might be considered the greatest breakthrough. Each mat is a small piece of brass about 1 ¼ inches tall.

Planning More Space for Large Mining Artifacts

The Exhibits Department This past season we have been working on plans to build a new building adjacent to the museum. It will house several large air compressors and other artifacts that need to be undercover.
Photo credit Wesley Berg A Northern Flicker looking for insects in the grass and the weeds.

Photo credit Wesley Berg A Northern Flicker looking for insects in the grass and the weeds.

Looking for insects

Regional News Roundup

Regional News Roundup

Regional News Roundup

DURANGO: • There have been nine arrests in the Durango area, including Pagosa Springs and Bayfield, by the US Customs and Immigration Enforcement (ICE) since June 2025.

Trail Usage CCW

As a public service to the outdoor enthusiasts in our area, the Hardrock Hundred Endurance Run would like to let your visitors, listeners and readers know we will be using the following public lands during our event. The dates of our event are Friday, July 11-Sunday, July 13.
Louise Contino, with the Silverton Farmers Market, was selling organic produce. Krista Beyer with Bicycle Bread was selling her freshly baked sourdough loaves, and the Farmers market is now on Fridays in the Wyman Courtyard. Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos

Louise Contino, with the Silverton Farmers Market, was selling organic produce. Krista Beyer with Bicycle Bread was selling her freshly baked sourdough loaves, and the Farmers market is now on Fridays in the Wyman Courtyard. Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos

Farmers Market

Local Anthony Casternovia who has a local gravel company gives quick update during the BPMD community open house. Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos

Local Anthony Casternovia who has a local gravel company gives quick update during the BPMD community open house. Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos

Open House

Photo credit Deborah Roberts Happy 13th Birthday to Silverton Local Dog Jet!

Photo credit Deborah Roberts Happy 13th Birthday to Silverton Local Dog Jet!

13th Birthday

Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos Silverton Mayor, Dayna Kranker and Ken Boden, owner of Handlebars Restaurant, discuss bear-proof trashcans around town and share a laugh together.

Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos Silverton Mayor, Dayna Kranker and Ken Boden, owner of Handlebars Restaurant, discuss bear-proof trashcans around town and share a laugh together.

Dis-cuss bear-proof trashcans

Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos Longtime Local Jim Lindaman’s dog Blaze takes a nap while her Dad conducts business. She is his best office mate.

Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos Longtime Local Jim Lindaman’s dog Blaze takes a nap while her Dad conducts business. She is his best office mate.

Takes a nap