What were they thinking?

[billeyler]

Many thousands of people live within a couple of miles of Isotopes Park, the baseball park in the sports complex that's part UNM-own, part city-owned.  We're two of those thousands of people.

It's summertime.  Most people have their windows open at night here since not many use refrigerated air.  It was a beautiful night for sleeping.  Calm, clear and cool.

Last night, they had a baseball double-header at the park.   I could hear the crowd noise bouncing off our garage door very late.  Much later than they normally end about 10pm.  The games apparently ended at 12:10am.  On a Sunday morning.

How did I know that?  Because right then started fifteen minutes of amazingly loud fireworks that must have awakened every person in a five mile area, including every dog and cat that gets spooked by loud noises.

I was stunned by how inconsiderate it was for that to be allowed.   What about all the noise regulations the city has on the books?

Letters will be written; phone calls will be made.   We're sorely NOT impressed.

[edit:  I assumed it was a double header.  Apparently it was a 'twelve-inning nail-biter"]

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Re: Tear them a new one!!!!!!!!!

[bearhedded.livejournal.com]

Cities kiss the asses of sports teams, because they bring in revenue. Plain and simple.

Another thing that aggravates me about this cow-towing, is the impact this has on rush hour! My commute takes at least twice as long on home team days, as does everyone else's who has to use any streets within 10 blocks of the stadium, and miles, on the ones that pass by it!

Does the city do ANYTHING to alleviate this? HAH!