What is the story behind the "Blue Mustang" statue near Denver International Airport in Colorado?

The "Blue Mustang," affectionately (or not so affectionately) dubbed "Blucifer" by locals, is one of Colorado's most infamous landmarks. Standing 32 feet tall and painted an almost ethereal blue, this statue has loomed over the landscape near Denver International Airport since 2008. Its glowing red eyes pierce through the night, giving it an aura that's equal parts mesmerizing and eerie.

The story behind this sculpture is as dramatic as its appearance. Created by artist Luis Jiménez, the mustang was commissioned as part of the airport's public art initiative. However, during its construction, a piece of the sculpture tragically fell and fatally injured the artist. Despite its ominous backstory, the sculpture was completed posthumously by Jiménez's studio and installed to much debate and curiosity.

Locals and travelers alike have spun urban legends around "Blucifer." Some say its glowing eyes are a nod to the Wild West and the fiery spirit of the mustang. Others whisper conspiracies tying it to the airport’s reputation for bizarre theories about secret bunkers and shadowy organizations. Whatever the truth may be, the "Blue Mustang" has become an indelible part of Colorado’s cultural fabric—love it or fear it, you can’t ignore it.