Reader: Boulder Is Cool If You Like Rich White People

When we shared Livability's list of the ten best places to live in 2014, we asked Facebook followers if Boulder, which made the cut, deserves to be number one. Responders included Boulder lovers, Boulder haters and folks whose opinions fall in between. Here's one memorable example. See also: Photos: Livability's...
By Michael RobertsSeptember 18, 2014
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When we shared Livability’s list of the ten best places to live in 2014, we asked Facebook followers if Boulder, which made the cut, deserves to be number one. Responders included Boulder lovers, Boulder haters and folks whose opinions fall in between. Here’s one memorable example.

See also: Photos: Livability’s Ten Best Places to Live in 2014 — and Whether Boulder Made the Cut

Naomi Wolinsky writes:

Sure, Boulder is great if all you like in life are rich, white people. There might be a few people of color there, but most of the color comes when the leaves turn in the fall.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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