State Rep. Barbara McLachlan

Local News

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

Regional News

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 12, 2024

Local News

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

Advocates say the state legislation could incidentally interfere with timeline

April 25, 2023

Local News

La Plata County commissioners against proposed state gun restrictions

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

February 23, 2023

Local News

Barbara McLachlan outlines potential legislation in 2023

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

January 13, 2023

Local News

McLachlan retains Colorado House District 59

Challenger Shelli Shaw falls behind by 12 points

November 9, 2022

Local News

State Rep. Barbara McLachlan looks back on 2022 legislative session

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

May 21, 2022

Regional News

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

Local News

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

Local News

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

Local News

Colorado Rep. Barbara McLachlan eyes fourth term

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

March 26, 2022

Local News

Republican challenger Shelli Shaw to run for House District 59

Candidate highlights education, crime among policy priorities

March 18, 2022

Local News

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

Local News

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

Commissioners say lack of transparency, favoritism at play

June 22, 2021

Local News

Barbara McLachlan wins state House race

Democratic candidate focused on economic recovery during pandemic

November 4, 2020

Local News

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

Candidates make case for District 59 votes

October 2, 2020

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

Local News

Fort Lewis College wants more local say on its board

Meredith Mapel, president of Durango Coca-Cola, appointed by Gov. Polis

January 26, 2020

Local News

State Rep. Barbara McLachlan celebrates ag with eighth graders

school students learn food preservation skills

September 20, 2019

Local News

Colorado AG shows support for vulnerable in Durango

with mental illnesses, drug addictions and illegal immigration statuses acknowledged by government officials

May 11, 2019

Local News

Gov. Polis touts legislative wins, including education, health care

work of Rep. McLachlan of Durango

May 6, 2019

Local News

Program adds incentive for rural teachers

cash intended to lure educators to places where pay might be lower

March 26, 2019

Local News

Gov. Jared Polis says funds identified for full-day kindergarten

committee sets aside $185 million for governor’s request

March 22, 2019

Purple Mountain Politics

Barbara McLachlan to seek re-election in 2020

McLachlandu1-i-syn McLachlan, a retired teacher, was elected in 2016 to serve House District 59, or Archuleta, Hinsdale, Gunnison, Ouray, San…

February 24, 2019