Eric Doud

• Locations: News By Raleigh Burleigh Published Aug. 9, 2023

  Carbondale Report: Say ‘hello’ to The Painted Pig

  It didn't take long for graffiti to return under the southern River Valley Ranch bridge, this time directly mocking efforts to clean it up. According to Public Works Director Kevin Schorzman, incidents of public vandalism have been prevalent recently with extreme examples like public bathrooms being destroyed. During Mountain Fair, Chief Kirk Wilson explained, a 20-year-old allegedly rammed his vehicle into a public sculpture three times before driving away. “Shout,” one of the Town's permanent sculptures on the Promenade off Main Street, was thankfully not damaged, but it was taken away for repairs to its base. “I don't think we had this level of destruction before,” confirmed Parks and Rec Director Eric Brendlinger. “There had been tagging in public places, but not destroying full bathrooms with rocks and lighting them on fire.” All three wished to remind the public that these amenities belong to everyone, and the costs to repair and replace them fall on taxpayers. Photo by Raleigh Burleigh

  The 689 Main Street building is receiving a new moniker and concept this fall. But first, the regular Board of Town Trustees meeting on Aug. 8 opened with a ceremony honoring police officers Quinn Kimminau, Kevin Waymire, Arthur Fields and Paul Lazo. Kimminau and Waymeyer both received promotions — to… read more →

• Locations: News By James Steindler Published Apr. 26, 2023

  Carbondale residents mark their historic homes

  (Left to right) John Willams, Kim Magee (along with her pups) and Eric Doud, members of CHPC’s sign committee, stand in front of Magee’s home at 162 South Fourth Street as Williams wields the sign that will be posted there. Heather Macdonald, not pictured, was also part of the committee. Photo by James Steindler

  Perhaps you recall a Sopris Sun article that was printed at precisely this time last year, which is appropriate as this is a story of historical nature. The article, “Taking pride in history,” explained that, at the time, there was but one Carbondale resident who had a sign posted expounding… read more →

• Locations: Columns Published Apr. 7, 2021

  The Why and The What of historic preservation

  Look familiar? Carbondale's downtown consisted of just a few solidly-built brick structures back in the 1890s and many of these buildings are still standing. Courtesy photo.

  By Eric Doud
  Carbondale’s Historic Preservation Commission

  The Why
  Carbondale’s age and location provides an opportunity to develop as a destination for heritage tourism, one of the strongest areas of growth in Colorado’s economy. Studies have shown that the strength of local historic preservation can be directly linked… read more →