District judge dismisses Boulder's lawsuit against Jeffco airport; officials seek discussion

District judge dismisses Boulder's lawsuit against Jeffco airport; officials seek discussion

DENVER (KDVR) — Boulder officials are hoping to reopen conversations with Jefferson County officials after a Boulder County District Court judge dismissed a lawsuit that sought to abate noise created by the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport. The judge found that Jefferson County could impose noise restrictions on the airport, but determined the court could not order Jefferson County to take the steps, as "any such order would constitute local …

Boulder County, Superior could appeal dismissal of airport lawsuit – BizWest

Officials in Superior and Boulder County are leaving open the possibility of appealing a recent decision by a Boulder County District Court judge to toss a lawsuit from those two governments that sought to force leaders in Jefferson County to limit the impacts of noise and lead pollution from operations at the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport.