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
As bill clears Colorado Senate, concern lingers over wolf reintroduction delays Advocates say the state legislation could incidentally interfere with timeline April 25, 2023
Barbara McLachlan outlines potential legislation in 2023 a former teacher, the state representative has her eye set on changes to education January 13, 2023
McLachlan retains Colorado House District 59 Challenger Shelli Shaw falls behind by 12 points November 9, 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
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
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
Republican challenger Shelli Shaw to run for House District 59 Candidate highlights education, crime among policy priorities March 18, 2022
Vaccination bill heads to Colorado governor’s desk spokeswoman says measure balances rights of parents with mission to increase vaccinations June 10, 2020
Education State Rep. Barbara McLachlan celebrates ag with eighth graders school students learn food preservation skills September 24, 2019
Local News Visiting SW Colorado, AG shows support for vulnerable residents Acknowledges those mental illness, addiction and illegal immigration status May 12, 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 $185M for Polis’ request March 24, 2019
Education These Colorado lawmakers will shape education policy in 2019 McLachlan of Durango to chair Education Committee in House December 11, 2018
Local News Draft bill would provide incentives for fire mitigation protection districts would work directly with homeowners associations October 9, 2018
Local News Colorado law to hold large internet companies accountable to invest $18.7 million in rural broadband in 2019 August 15, 2018
Suicide prevention bill passes Colorado Legislature program prioritizes schools that have not received training May 11, 2018