Barbara McLachlan - The Journal

Former state rep taking over CDOT District 8 regional commissioner role

Hopeful new projects on the horizon include multimodal transportation, Bustang routes

DATE: Jul 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Barbara McLachlan’s career in the Colorado Legislature comes to a close

The four-term representative reflects on her time in the statehouse

DATE: Jul 7, 2024 | CATEGORY:

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

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

DATE: Jul 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

DATE: May 14, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Sen. Bridges, Rep. McLachlan solicit input on housing in Durango

Lawmakers hoping to learn, regroup on affordable housing before next session

DATE: Sep 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Election conspiracies and ‘chaos’ in politics prime talking points at Democratic event

State and federal candidates make appearance at Powerhouse Science Center

DATE: Oct 30, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango-area residents rally in support of reproductive rights

Event draws about 60 participants, including politicians

DATE: Oct 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

State Rep. Barbara McLachlan looks back on 2022 legislative session

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

DATE: May 20, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

HB 22-1371 would remove the Colorado residency requirement for officers

DATE: Apr 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

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

DATE: Apr 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Rep. Barbara McLachlan eyes fourth term

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

DATE: Mar 25, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Former Colorado Rep. Mike McLachlan dies at age 75

Durango resident shaped national, state law

DATE: Jun 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News