State Rep. Barbara McLachlan

Agriculture

Wolverines could return to the San Juan Mountains: What will reintroduction look like?

Legislature passed a law directing Colorado Parks and Wildlife to begin the reintroduction process

July 1, 2024 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Colorado Legislature

Bill would reauthorize Colorado’s Indian boarding school research program

Historical society would receive $1 million in funding to conduct research and tribal consultations

April 13, 2024 • Lauren Antonoff Hart — Colorado Public Radio

Colorado Legislature

As bill clears Colorado Senate, concern lingers over wolf reintroduction delays

Advocates say the state legislation could incidentally interfere with timeline

April 25, 2023 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Colorado State House of Representatives

La Plata County commissioners against proposed state gun restrictions

bill would allow counties to further regulate where firearms may be discharged

February 23, 2023 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Education

Barbara McLachlan outlines potential legislation in 2023

a former teacher, the state representative has her eye set on changes to education

January 13, 2023 • Megan K. Olsen — Herald Staff Writer

Candidates

McLachlan retains Colorado House District 59

Challenger Shelli Shaw falls behind by 12 points

November 9, 2022 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Barbara McLachlan

State Rep. Barbara McLachlan looks back on 2022 legislative session

on education, Fort Lewis marked accomplishments while climate change legislation faltered

May 21, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Colorado Legislature

Colorado schools with ‘Thunderbird’ mascot set to get one-year reprieve from $25,000 monthly fines

24 schools were supposed to get rid of derogatory mascots by June

May 9, 2022 • Shannon Najmabadi — The Colorado Sun

Barbara McLachlan

State Rep. McLachlan sponsors bill to allow local law enforcement to live across state lines

22-1371 would remove the Colorado residency requirement for officers

April 21, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Barbara McLachlan

Three bills aim to improve communication, access to grants for Southwest Colorado’s tribes

Sen. Kerry Donovan hopes to shift state’s relationship with sovereign nations

April 16, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Barbara McLachlan

Colorado Rep. Barbara McLachlan eyes fourth term

Longtime representative from Durango touts her work at the Capitol as campaign season nears

March 26, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Colorado

Republican challenger Shelli Shaw to run for House District 59

Candidate highlights education, crime among policy priorities

March 18, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Barbara McLachlan

Rep. McLachlan to focus on one-time money, education and water during next session

Colorado legislators will decide how to spend CARES Act and American Rescue Plan funding in 2022

November 18, 2021 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Ethics

La Plata County calls for audit of state division over ethics concern

Commissioners say lack of transparency, favoritism at play

June 22, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Barbara McLachlan wins state House race

Democratic candidate focused on economic recovery during pandemic

November 4, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Local News

First-time state House candidate guns for McLachlan’s seat

Candidates make case for District 59 votes

October 2, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Vaccination bill heads to Colorado governor’s desk

spokeswoman says measure balances rights of parents with mission to increase vaccinations

June 10, 2020 • Emily Hayes