Mayor of Cañon City asks how to memorialize Tilde

CAÑON CITY, Colo. (KRDO) -- On Saturday, Cañon City officials confirmed the death of the beloved local white deer Tilde. Now, Mayor Ashley Smith is asking the community how to memorialize Tilde.

In a Facebook post, Smith asks the best way to remember the life of Tilde in Cañon City.

So far, some are suggesting a mural, a photo on the city's sign, or even a statue.

While a cause of death has not been confirmed, Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirmed Tilde was not poached.