Do you see a new splash of color near Alterra? 

Three new “wild horses” — equine statues decorated by local artists   — were installed at West Alterra and North John Wayne Parkways yesterday morning. 

Mai May Talwing painted “Koolines from Fiji,” a piece that was sponsored by Kooline Plumbing.  

Maria Pour painted “Maricopa Ties” and Troy Talmadge painted “Earth Spirit.” City officials left a vacant spot for a fourth horse. 

“This is kind of a first, one of the only times so many horses are put in one spot,” said Luis Vila, communications coordinator for the city. He added that the city received a request to install the trio together. 

It only happened once before when a group of unpainted wild horses was installed at North John Wayne Parkway and West Smith-Enke Road.

The pieces, which round out the second batch of “wild horses,” were originally unveiled Feb. 15 last year. 

“Currently, there are no plans to do another batch,” city spokesperson Brandon LaVorgna said.  

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Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian became part of the InMaricopa team in October 2020, starting as a multimedia intern with a focus on various multimedia tasks. His responsibilities included file organization and capturing photos of events and incidents. After graduating from Maricopa High School in the class of 2021, his internship seamlessly transitioned into a full-fledged job. Initially serving as a dedicated photographer, Brian's role evolved in October 2021 when he took on a new beat as a writer. He is currently pursuing his studies at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Brian's primary focus lies in covering public safety-related stories. In his free time, Brian finds joy in spending quality time with his family and embarking on adventures to explore the landscapes around him.
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