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A beer being poured at Salt Road Brewing during their Oktoberfest event Sept. 23. The brewery is located at 321 Old Firehouse Alley and opened in April 2023.

Gallery: Oktoberfest

River Kinnaird
October 9, 2023
Many colleagues, friends, and family were in attendance at President Amy Parsons investiture Oct. 4. The investiture happened during Colorado State University's fall address.

The Wing Walker Honor Guard delivered the presentation of colors during the Colorado State University Fall Address Oct. 4. The fall address served as the investiture of CSU's 16th president Amy Parsons.

Associated Students of Colorado State University President Nick DeSalvo speaks during President Amy Parsons investiture Oct. 4. DeSalvo delivered the opening remarks during the fall address.

Board of Governors Chair Armando Valdez speaks during the Colorado State University Fall Address Oct. 4. "It's a tremendous day for the future of CSU," said Valdez, "I was a part of the board who brough President Parsons to CSU and she is someone that will lead CSU into the future."

Colorado State University System Chancellor Tony Frank speaks during President Amy Parsons investiture Oct. 4. "The installation of the new president captures the tradition of the university," said Frank, "I love seeing Amy take on the role of president and I am very excited for her."

Newly invested President Amy Parsons receives the presidential medallion from Board of Governors Chair Armando Valdez during the Colorado State University fall address Oct. 4. The fall address marks the beginning of Amy Parsons time as president at CSU.

Colorado State University President Amy Parsons receives the mace and presidential medallion during her investiture Oct. 4. President Parsons becomes the 16th president of CSU.

Colorado State University's new President Amy Parsons gives a wonderful speech during her investiture Oct. 4. The Fall Address saw Parsons become the 16th president of CSU.

Newly invested President Amy Parsons delivers a captivating speech at Colorado State University's Fall Address Oct. 4. President Parsons will serve as the 16th President of CSU.

Many colleagues and friends of President Amy Parsons were in attendance during her investiture at the Colorado State University Fall Address Oct. 4. From student to president, Amy Parsons has seen everything that CSU has to offer.

Colorado State University's President Amy Parsons gave a fantastic speech during her investiture Oct. 4. President Parsons will serve as the 16th president in the history of CSU.

President Amy Parsons gets emotional as she speaks about her parents during the Colorado State University Fall Address Oct. 4. President Parsons gave a heartwarming speech during her investiture.

During the Colorado State University Fall Address many members of the CSU community came out to see President Amy Parsons investiture Oct. 4. From family to friends there were many people there to witness the investiture.

The Colorado State University marching band performs at the CSU Fall Address Oct. 4. The fall address saw President Amy Parsons become invested as CSU's 16th president.

Colorado State University's cheer leaders showed their school spirit during President Amy Parsons investiture Oct. 4. The cheer squad put on an amazing display for the fall address.

Colorado State University's choir performs the National Anthem during President Amy Parsons investiture Oct. 4. The choir gave a beautiful performance on a memorable day.

Newly invested President Amy Parsons celebrates her investiture following her Fall Address Oct. 4. President Parsons will serve as the 16th president of Colorado State University.

Colorado State University's newly invested President Amy Parsons walks towards the Oval after her Fall Address Oct. 4. President Parsons will be the 16th president in the history of CSU.

Colorado State University System Chancellor Tony Frank (left) and President Amy Parsons (right) share a moment after President Parsons investiture Oct. 4. President Parsons will serve as the 16th president of Colorado State University.

Newly invested President Amy Parsons holds the Colorado State University mace following her fall address Oct. 4. President Parsons greeted many friends, colleagues, and family after her speech at the Oval.

The Colorado State University fall address saw many members of the CSU and Fort Collins community during President Amy Parsons investiture Oct. 4. The picnic at the Oval afterwards had dozens of people in line.

The Larimer County Jail expanded its correctional facility to accommodate mental health facilities Sept. 28. The expansion started in early 2023 and finished in August.

[Photo] County jail expansion construction finishes below budget

October 2, 2023
The Larimer County Jail finished it's expansion this August Sep. 28. The expansion included better medical and mental health facilities for inmates.

The Larimer County Jail has opened it's expansion which includes modern facilities for inmates and better medical equipment Sep. 28. The expansion began in early 2023 and finished in August.

The Larimer County Jail finished it's expansion earlier this summer Sep. 28. The expansion included new medical and mental health facilities for inmates.

Salt Road Brewing bartender Suzy Hawbaker pours a beer for thirsty customers during the brewery's Oktoberfest Sept. 23. "It's super cool to work at a brewery and see the process of the beer being made," Hawbaker said. "Getting to witness the beer from beginning to end and then seeing it in the hands of the customer has to be the best part of this job."

[Photo] Salt Road Brewing hosts 1st Oktoberfest

October 3, 2023
Salt Road Brewing bartenders Zach Farrin (left) and Suzy Hawbaker (right) pour beers with smiles on their faces during the brewery's Oktoberfest Sept. 23. "The best part about this job is the people who come in all the time," Hawbaker said. "We love talking with and getting to know more about our regulars and the people of Fort Collins."

Founding Employee Zach Farrin pours a beer for a customer during Salt Road Brewing's Oktoberfest Sep. 23. "The best part about this place is that all of us (employees) got to come in before opening and really work with the management to build a great brewery," said Farrin, "It feels like a big family, we all want this to succeed."

Salt Road Brewing's Oktoberfest celebrates not only beer but also the five month anniversary of the brewery Sept. 23. Having opened in April 2023, the brewery, which is located at 321 Old Firehouse Alley, saw many patrons during the festivities.

Customers celebrate Oktoberfest with good beer and football at Salt Road Brewing Sept. 23. Many members of the Fort Collins community came out to drink beer and have fun with their loved ones.

Families and friends celebrate Oktoberfest with amazing weather at Salt Road Brewing Sept. 23. Many members of the Fort Collins community came out to drink good beer and visit loved ones.

The beer kept flowing during Salt Road Brewing's Oktoberfest with patrons coming in every hour to celebrate with friends and family Sept. 23. Located at 321 Old Firehouse Alley, Salt Road Brewing took care of everyone's need for fresh, cold beer.

Salt Road Brewing, which is located at 321 Firehouse Alley, was packed with locals and people from around Larimer County during their Oktoberfest event Sep. 23. From regulars to newcomers, Salt Road Brewing had many patrons trying their special beer.

Salt Road Brewing employees help patrons celebrate Oktoberfest during their event Sep. 23. The brewery is located at 321 Firehouse Alley and saw its first Oktoberfest ever this September.

Many members of the Fort Collins community came out to support Salt Road Brewing's first Oktoberfest Sep. 23. The brewery, located at 321 Firehouse Alley, saw its first Oktoberfest in late September.

Salt Road Brewing had many different types of beer for sale during their Oktoberfest event Sept. 23. The brewery, which is located at 321 Old Firehouse Alley, opened in April 2023 and was happy to see the community take part in their event.

The Fort Collins community was out at the Salt Road Brewing's Oktoberfest located at 321 Old Firehouse Alley Sept. 23. Many patrons were dressed in lederhosen and were there to celebrate the day with friends and family.

Salt Road Brewing, a new brewery in Fort Collins, celebrated their first Oktober fest on Sep. 23. The brewery which is located at 321 Firehouse Alley opened in April of 2023 and is already seeing success.

Max Poling (right) and Bryce Blanchard (left) at the Fort Collins Farmers Market with their company Compost Queen Sep. 17. "We needed to find a way to diversify the way we collect and use compost so we came up with Compost Queen," said Poling, "We started asking our friends for material and before we knew it we were working with local farmers and even stopping at houses in Fort Collins that needed composting." Photo by River Kinnaird.

Bryce Blanchard working with Compost Queen at the Fort Collins Farmers Market located at the Ace Hardware parking lot Sep. 17. "When I graduated from Colorado State University I had some free time and I wanted to help out the community," said Blandchard, "My friend Max was looking for someone to help out his composting business so I said, 'Why not.'" Photo by River Kinnaird.

Partial-owner of Compost Queen Max Poling holding two compost bins at the Fort Collins Farmers Market located at the Ace Hardware parking lot Sep. 17. "My wife Jaime and I started composting in our own backyard," Poling said, "We were actually having a hard time doing it by ourselves but when our neighbors started asking for us to compost for them, we couldn't say no." Photo by River Kinnaird.

Max Poling holding up two compost bins at the Fort Collins Farmers Market located at the Ace Hardware parking lot; Max is part-owner of Compost Queen, a local composting company here in Fort Collins Sep. 17. "My wife and I started doing this five years ago now and we love it," said Poling, "We do composting for almost any type of residency and everything we compost goes from table to farm." Photo by River Kinnaird.

Max Poling, part-owner of Compost Queen, at the Fort Collins Farmers Market located at the Ace Hardware parking lot Sep. 17. "I started this business with my wife so that we could compost for ourselves and neighbors," said Poling, "Before we knew it we had friends, family, and so many more people asking us to compost for them." Photo by River Kinnaird.

Bryce Blanchard (left) and Max Poling (right) show off their composting business Compost Queen at the Fort Collins Farmers Market located at the Ace Hardware parking lot Sep. 17. "We work with a lot of small family farms and houses here in Fort Collins," said Poling, "Our goal is to help out the community and have some fun while we're doing it." Photo by River Kinnaird.

Happy hour has many options for a bargain at Choice City Tap House & Craft Kitchen Aug. 28. The shop is located at 104 W. Olive St. in Old Town Fort Collins.

[Photo] Choice City butcher is a cut above the rest

September 7, 2023
Colorado State University's offense played hard all game in the loss to Washington State University at Canvas Stadium. CSU lost 24-50. Photo by River Kinnaird.

Even during the tough loss the Colorado State University Rams put on a show for the crowd at Canvas Stadium vs the Washington State University Cougars Sep. 2. CSU lost 24-50. Photo by River Kinnaird.

Running back Kobe Johnson (0) was a star during Colorado State University's loss to the Washington State University Cougars at Canvas Stadium Sep. 2. CSU lost 24-50. Photo by River Kinnaird.

Colorado State University's offensive line prepares for the coming play vs the Washington State University Cougars at Canvas Stadium Sep. 2. CSU lost 24-50. Photo by River Kinnaird.

Colorado State University defensive back Jack Howell (17) makes an impressive tackle vs the Washington State Univeristy Cougars during the rams loss at Canvas Stadium Sep. 2. CSU lost 24-50. Photo by River Kinnaird.

Quarter back Clay Millen led the Colorado State University Rams on offense during CSU's loss to the Washington State University Cougars at Canvas Stadium Sep. 2. CSU lost 24-50. Photo by River Kinnaird.

Despite the loss, the Colorado State University Rams show some good work as they fall short to the Washington State University Cougars at Canvas Stadium Sept. 2. CSU lost 24-50.

[Photo] MW in agreement to play games against Washington St, Oregon St

December 1, 2023
The student section keeps the hype going throughout the game as Colorado State University loses to the Washington State University Cougars at Canvas Stadium Sept. 2, 2023. CSU lost 50-24.

[Photo] Lopez: CSU is using incentives to get students to stay at games

September 7, 2023
Colorado State University's student section was packed at Canvas Stadium during the Rams loss vs the Washington State University Cougars Sep. 2. CSU lost 24-50. Photo by River Kinnaird.

Colorado State University defensive lineman Cam Bariteau prepares to make a stop vs the Washington State University Cougars during the Rams loss at Canvas Stadium Sep. 2. CSU lost 24-50. Photo by River Kinnaird.

Colorado State University's defense did their best but it wasn't enough as the Rams fell short vs the Washington State University Cougars at Canvas Stadium Sep. 2. CSU lost 24-50. Photo by River Kinnaird.

The student section showed out as the Colorado State University Rams lost to the Washington State University Cougars at Canvas Stadium Sep. 2. CSU lost 24-50. Photo by Rive Kinnaird.

The Colorado State University Rams fell short vs the Washington State University Cougars at Canvas Stadium Sep. 2. CSU lost 24-50. Photo by River Kinnaird.

Colorado State University's football team fell short at Canvas Stadium vs the Washington State University Cougars Sep. 2. CSU lost 24-50. Photo by River Kinnaird.

Colorado State University kicker Jordan Noyes (67) prepares to make an extra point on CSU's first touchdown vs the Washington State University Cougars at Canvas Stadium Sep. 2. CSU lost 24-50. Photo by River Kinnaird.

Colorado State University running back Kobe Johnson (0) ran the full field for a punt return and CSU's first touchdown of the game early in the fourth quarter vs the Washington State University Cougars at Canvas Stadium Sep. 2. CSU lost 24-50. Photo by River Kinnaird.

[Photo] Rams show promise despite blowout in home football opener

September 2, 2023
Colorado State University quarter back Clay Millen (11) made tough passes but it was not enough as CSU lost to Washington State University 24-50 during the season opener at Canvas Stadium Sep. 2. Photo by River Kinnaird.

Colorado State University running back Kobe Johnson (0) put on a show for the crowd at Canvas Stadium during CSU's loss to the Washington State University Cougars Sep. 2. CSU lost 24-50. Photo by River Kinnaird.

Colorado State University defensive back Henry Blackburn (11) has been the target of many death threats after his hit against Travis Hunter Sept. 16.

[Photo] Lopez: Stop normalizing death threats against athletes

September 28, 2023
Colorado State University Tight End Peter Montini (44) stopped two players from blocking a CSU field goal early in the first quarter vs the Washington State University Cougars at Canvas Stadium Sep. 2. CSU lost 24-50. Photo by River Kinnaird.

Many families came out for the Food Truck Rally. The rally which took place in City Park on Aug. 22 sees crowds of people every single Tuesday.

[Photo] Masia: FoCo’s Food Truck Rally has something for everyone

August 31, 2023
John Mcquain owns one of the most successful and tasty trucks at the rally. BIGS Meat Wagon is at the rally every Tuesday and has a long line every event. The Food Truck Rally took place in City Park on Aug. 22.

Many replicas were on display at the Fort Collins Comic Con, which took place at the Northside Aztland Community Center Aug. 26. Ghostbusters memorabilia was spread throughout the con for fans to see.

[Photo] FoCo Comic Con donates $20,000 to mental health resources

August 30, 2023
A sunflower in 100-degree heat, Austin, Texas. June 10.

Jessica Laffey and Rithik Correa prepare for the Associated Students of Colorado State University election outside of the Lory Student Center March 23.

[Photo] ASCSU elections: President, VP candidates Rithik Correa, Jessica Laffey

March 29, 2023
Associated Students of Colorado State University Vice-Presidential Candidate Jessica Laffey prepares for the upcoming election outside the Lory Student Center. "I really want to be a voice for students on campus" Laffey said. "I think I'm a very good candidate for this." The election takes place on April 3rd-5th. March 23.

Associated Students of Colorado State University Presidential candidate Rithik Correa makes preparations outside the Lory Student Center. "Let's stop looking at ASCSU as a student organization" Correa said. "Let's start looking at it as a student union." The upcoming election takes place from April 3rd to 5th. March 23.

Aza Rose shows off their talents during a hypnosis show at the Art Lab in Fort Collins, Colorado Feb. 17. "I want to prove to people that hypnosis is real," Rose said. "I want to make the process of transitioning easier for people."

Aza Rose shows off her talents during her show of hypnosis at the Art Lab Fort Collins Feb. 17. "I want to prove to people that hypnosis is real," Rose said. "I want to make the process of transitioning easier for people."

[Photo] Hipnotista Trans Afirmación Aza Rose actúa en el Art Lab

Sophia Masia and Karla Carias
March 28, 2023
Cam the Ram and the Colorado State cheerleaders run out with the team flags during the men's basketball game against Southeastern Louisiana Nov. 11.

Colorado State men's basketball head coach Niko Medved shakes the hand of the Southeastern Louisiana head coach after the game Nov 11. The Rams won 80-69.

Colorado State guard John Tonje hits a free throw vs the Southeastern Louisiana Lions. Colorado State University won 80-69 and went 20-27 (74%) from the free throw line.

Colorado State guard John Tonje hits the open jumper vs Southeastern Louisiana Nov 11

Colorado State guard Tavi Jackson goes for the contested jump shot vs the Southeastern Louisiana Lions Nov 11.

Colorado State guard Isaiah Rivera gets ready to shoot the technical shot vs Southeastern Louisiana Nov 11.

Colorado State guard John Tonje gets fouled after driving to the rim Nov 11.

The Colorado State University team gets back on the court vs Southeastern Louisiana Nov 11.

Colorado State men's basketball head coach Niko Medved focuses down the stretch vs the Southeastern Louisiana Lions Nov 11.

Colorado State center James Moors gets the open dunk vs Southeastern Louisiana Nov 11

Colorado State guard John Tonje stops on a dime vs two Southeastern Louisiana defenders Nov 11

Colorado State guard Isaiah Rivera takes a breath before attempting a free throw vs the Southeastern Louisiana Lions Nov 11.

Colorado State guard Isaiah Rivera shoots the floater over three Southeastern Louisiana defenders Nov 11.

Colorado state guard Baylor Hebb eyes his teammate for the pass vs Southeastern Louisiana Nov 11.

Colorado State guard Isaiah Rivera gets to the basket for the layup vs the Southeastern Louisiana Lions Nov 11.

The Colorado State student section crowd boo's the opposing team's free throw shooter Nov. 11.

Colorado State guard Tavi Jackson gets ready to drive the ball to the hoop against four Southeastern Louisiana defenders Nov 11.

Colorado State guard Tavi Jackson shoots a free throw vs Southeastern Louisiana Nov 11.

Colorado State guard Joe Palmer gets the offensive rebound to keep the possession alive during the men's basketball game against Southeastern Louisiana Nov 11.

Colorado State guard John Tonje calls the play while dribbling the ball up the court vs Southeastern Louisiana Nov 11.

Colorado State guard Jalen Lake gets the contested layup to fall vs the Southeastern Louisiana Lions Nov 11.

[Photo] No. 14/15 Rams men's basketball mauls Grizzlies, ending 2023 on high note

December 29, 2023
Colorado State guard Isaiah Rivera gets his team focused for the remainder of the half vs Southeastern Louisiana Nov 11.

Colorado State guard Baylor Hebb gets ready to shoot a free throw vs Southeastern Louisiana Nov 11.

Colorado State guard Jalen Lake shoots over a Southeastern Louisiana defender for the three point basket Nov 11.

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