Bison sculpture created by Native American students stolen from Pueblo hotel
Over the weekend a striking metal bison, crafted by a group of Native American students, vanished from the SpringHill Suites parking lot in Pueblo, Colorado. The piece, part of a state‑wide tour, was meant to sit outside the El Pueblo History Museum this weekend.
The sculpture, a bold representation of the bison’s near‑extinction and recent recovery, carries a message of resilience that the creators hope will resonate with the public. Its disappearance was captured on surveillance, showing a white short‑bed pickup hauling a homemade trailer out of the lot in the early hours.
Police have released photos of the bison, the trailer and the suspect vehicle, and are urging anyone with information to come forward. Meanwhile, the student team, led by advocate Scott Gilmore, continued to share the story and its symbolism with the community, insisting the message endures even without the physical artwork.
The group has already spoken about the possibility of recreating the piece if needed, underscoring their commitment to the project’s cultural significance. The investigation remains active as local authorities work to recover the sculpture.