Blaster, Colorado School of Mines campus - Golden, CO
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Outspoken1
N 39° 45.043 W 105° 13.346
13S E 480944 N 4400113
Colorado School of Mines honors the sturdy burro as their mascot.
Waymark Code: WMEPKR
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 06/23/2012
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The Colorado School of Mines mascot is named 'Blaster.'
The burro was critical to the success of the prospector. "Beginning with Native American use of burros to haul firewood into Pueblo villages, prospectors used burros to carry their vital mining supplies and grub. Once a vein proved profitable, whole armies of burros brought in materials to build boardinghouses, tramhouses, and cook shacks. Burros also pulled the ore carts deep into the mines and some donkeys almost went blind because they stayed in the dark so long." (from (
visit link) which is a great read! )
"The bronze burro statue beside Guggenheim Hall, was presented to Colorado School of Mines in 1995 by the Adolph Coors Foundation. It was created by artist Robin J. Laws." (from (
visit link) )
As with any college campus, parking can be an issue. Make sure you pay for your parking, whether or not classes are in session. There is never any 'free' parking. Or park legally in the neighborhood and walk.