Former state rep taking over CDOT District 8 regional commissioner role Hopeful new projects on the horizon include multimodal transportation, Bustang routes July 24, 2025
Barbara McLachlan’s career in the Colorado Legislature comes to a close four-term representative reflects on her time in the statehouse July 7, 2024
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
Wolverine reintroduction legislation is ‘completely opposite’ wolf plan ‘They do not eat cattle. They do not eat sheep. They do not eat people,’ state Rep. Barbara McLachlan says May 15, 2024
Sen. Bridges, Rep. McLachlan solicit input on housing in Durango Lawmakers hoping to learn, regroup on affordable housing before next session September 1, 2023
Election conspiracies and ‘chaos’ in politics prime talking points at Democratic event and federal candidates make appearance at Powerhouse Science Center October 30, 2022
Durango-area residents rally in support of reproductive rights draws about 60 participants, including politicians October 10, 2022
State Rep. Barbara McLachlan looks back on 2022 legislative session on education, Fort Lewis marked accomplishments while climate change legislation faltered May 21, 2022
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
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
Colorado Rep. Barbara McLachlan eyes fourth term Longtime representative from Durango touts her work at the Capitol as campaign season nears March 26, 2022
Former Colorado Rep. Mike McLachlan dies at age 75 Durango resident shaped national, state law June 24, 2021
Native American mascots could be banned from Colorado schools by October sponsored by state Rep. Barbara McLachlan clears House 40-24 June 4, 2021
Local News Independent from Gunnison to challenge House Rep. Barbara McLachlan Jones of Gunnison wants to be voice for rural residents April 3, 2018
Teacher shortage town halls kick off Wednesday in Ridgway of living and salaries likely big topics of discussion June 13, 2017
Colorado teacher shortage study gets underway education director says resolution will not come quickly June 5, 2017
Jeff Kuss memorial signs installed on Durango highway Tennessee town starts fundraising for memorial May 23, 2017
Legislative Round-up: Colorado Trail founder remembered Associated Press file Several lawmakers shared experiences on the trail and the public lands it crosses. Sen. Don Coram, R-Montrose,… March 21, 2017
Politicians buried in calls, emails from constituents D.C., Denver representatives hear from public February 11, 2017
Minimum wage increase, other new laws take effect Jan. 1 Voter-approved measures signed by Hickenlooper December 30, 2016
Tipton, Schwartz race intensifies as battle wages on has advantage in CD3 but is underperforming overall October 31, 2016
