Don Bailey, left, of the National Bit, Spur & Saddle Collectors Association, poses for a photo with Mickey Mackin, the widow of Bill Mackin in this June photo. Bailey is holding a framed photo of Bill, while Mickey is holding a plaque commemorating Bill s induction into the NBSSCA hall of fame.
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The man whose lifelong collection makes up Craig’s Cowboy and Gunfighter Museum took his ride into the sunset late last year, but a new honor helps ensure he won’t long be forgotten.
Bill Mackin, a longtime resident of northwest Colorado, was recently inducted into the National Bit, Spur & Saddle Collectors Association hall of fame. For years, Mackin hosted tours and curated exhibits at Craig’s Museum of Northwest Colorado.