The recipients will be honored Nov. 8 at the National High School Journalism Convention in Washington, D.C.

McLachlan retired in May after being adviser for the Durango High School student newpaper El Diablo. In 2012, she was named Teacher of the Year in Durango School District 9-R.

McLachlan also coordinated the Four Corners Press Day for high school media students for 18 years.

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