Published by Martin Acres Neighborhood Association, the VOICE newsletter is a great way of keeping abreast of neighborhood news and events.

The back page of the VOICE features short ads from neighborhood businesses. A surprising number of services can be found right here in the neighborhood! Martin Acres residents include handy-persons, painters, masseuses, physical therapists, editors, tree trimmers, lawn care businesses, you name it.

This is the neighborhood email list serve (not Nextdoor.com) that is privately operated by the Martin Acres Neighborhood Association, for Martin Acres residents. The only requirement to subscribe is residency in the neighborhood. As of March, 2025, approximately 790 residents were participating on the manalist. Residents post about extra items they have to offer, or about things they’re looking for. People ask for recommendations for professional services. Others post about current events in the neighborhood and city that may be of interest to others. To subscribe to the manalist, Click Here and fill out the Subscribing to Manalist section and click the Subscribe button.

We are fortunate to have a wonderful, spacious park in our neighborhood on Martin Drive between 36th and 38th Streets (behind Creekside Elementary School).
Click here for the City of Boulder web page for Martin Park.

The picnic shelter can be rented for barbecues, gatherings, etc. To reserve it, Call the City of Boulder Parks and Recreation Department at 303-413-7200, contact via e-mail, or go to the City of Boulder Park Shelter Reservations web page.

Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S, and many homes in Boulder, including Martin Acres, register radon levels higher than EPA recommendations.

MANA has two electronic radon detectors that we lend out to Martin Acres residents.

The radon detectors are available for use by Martin Acres residents on a rotating basis. To help defray the cost of the new devices, we request a $5 donation, payable to MANA. To borrow the radon detectors, please contact via e-mail, or call Ron at 303-494-5650 to schedule a time to use one.

Your obligation is to return the system in its original condition after 7 days or replace it for $250 plus shipping cost if it is lost or damaged.

We use the Corentium Digital Radon Monitors. Click here for their web page.

We lend the radon detectors for a week at a time.

They are re-set to a zero level when beginning and after 48 hours will begin to indicate your reading. Later you can move the radon detector to different locations in your home if desired.

Typically the highest readings will be in the lowest level living space. Of course you can measure in your basement or crawlspace and you will get the highest reading. You can also put the detector outside under cover and find out what your ambient outdoor radon level is. If you have a reading that is higher than the baseline level of 4 PCi/L then it is recommended that you purchase your own radar radon detector and monitor it continuously to determine the long term trend. Readings can vary day to day slightly and more over longer periods.

Some recommend that it is better to measure in the winter heating season and again in the summer when your windows are open. That way you’ll have two readings, a worst case and best case scenario, or a high and low point.

Many people have had professional remediation due to high readings and then retest their home to verify the effectiveness of their radon systems.

The Rocky Mountain West is one of the highest radon areas in the country. The Front Range traditionally has radon levels above the baseline level set by the EPA. I strongly recommend every homeowner and renter check their home for radon levels.

You can learn more about radon from the following sources:
       •   Environmental Protection Agency Radon Information (or call 1-800-767-7236)
       •   EPA booklet “A Citizens Guide To Radon”
       •   Colorado Department of Health radon page