Jacob Laxen is Townsquare Media’s Northern Colorado Digital Managing Editor. The Minnesota native moved to Northern Colorado in 2016 and plans to stay because the snow melts here. Laxen loves multi-course dining at Chimney Park, Cafe Vino and Simmer. He’s a beer geek who especially enjoys Odell, New Belgium and Funkwerks. While the former USA Today reporter has a face for radio, he works behind the scenes managing websites, social media and working on major projects.
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Cameron Peak Fire Grows Another 122 Acres, Containment to 17%
The fire was able to grow another 122 acres on Tuesday (Sept. 22) and now sits at 104,652 acres.
VIDEO: Monday Flight Shows Cameron Peak Fire Still Burning Strong
A Monday (Sept. 21) flight shows just how bad the "thumb" of the fire is still burning and smoking up.
Colorado Mountain Lion Kills Multiple House Pets
Lion interaction with humans has increased within recent years with more people moving into and using hiking/running trails in areas where mountain lions live.
Colorado Moose Crossed 6 Lanes Of Rush Hour Traffic
The two-year-old female crossed over six lanes of active traffic before entering the busy Palmer Park.
Do You Recognize These 25 Historic Fort Collins Buildings?
Check out these 25 Choice City buildings certified on the National Register of Historic Places.
How Did The Cameron Peak Fire Start?
The investigation is open but officials have previously theorized that the fire burning over 102,596 acres was human-caused.
PHOTOS: Greeley From 10 Years Ago & Now
Take a trip down memory lane through Google Street View archives, with throwbacks ranging from 2007 to 2015.
Increased Cameron Peak Fire Containment Expected in Coming Days
Currently there are more than 1,000 firefighters deployed to the fire. They've been working on constructing a boundary on the western, northern, and eastern perimeters.
Looking Back At The 1st Building on Fort Collins’ College Avenue
The building was located where the Opera Galleria is today.
In-N-Out Burger Invading Colorado: All The Proposed Locations
Potential locations have been popping up ever since the regional fast food burger joint with a cult following announced its entry into the Centennial State.