URGENT UPDATE: Boulder residents are expressing their frustration over the persistent noise from landscaping equipment and a lack of media coverage for the University of Colorado Buffs cross country teams. As fall settles in, the community is demanding changes that reflect their needs and values.
Residents report that local landscaping services are once again using gas-powered leaf blowers, creating noise levels comparable to chainsaws and contributing to air pollution. This annual disruption has sparked outrage among residents like Earl Noe, who argues that the city government’s inaction reflects a “lack of courage” in regulating this nuisance. “If the City truly feared imposing a financial hardship on the blowing industry, it could have offered incentives for quieter equipment,” he stated.
The noise disruption isn’t the only concern. As both the men’s and women’s cross country teams head to the NCAA Championships, local sports coverage remains alarmingly absent. Randy Beu, a resident from Brooklyn, NY, criticized the Camera/BuffZone for neglecting these notable student-athletes. “It’s a shame that the paper dedicated to covering student achievements can’t even mention their accomplishments at the national stage,” he said.
The lack of coverage is compounded by concerns over the ownership of local newspapers by out-of-state hedge funds, which many believe is leading to a decline in quality journalism and community engagement. Critics argue that this trend diminishes local sports narratives and fails to celebrate the achievements of student-athletes competing at high levels.
Residents are calling for immediate action from both the city council and local media to address these pressing issues. With the cross country teams set to compete soon, the community is rallying for the recognition they deserve.
As this situation develops, Boulder residents are urged to voice their concerns and demand improvements in both landscaping regulations and sports coverage. The time for change is NOW, and the community is ready to make their voices heard.
