State Rep. Barbara McLachlan celebrates ag with eighth graders

Middle school students learn food preservation skills

Colorado AG shows support for vulnerable in Durango

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

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

Lauds work of Rep. McLachlan of Durango

Program adds incentive for rural teachers

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

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

Budget committee sets aside $185 million for governor’s request

Barbara McLachlan to seek re-election in 2020

Rep. Barbara McLachlan, a Democrat from Durango, will run for re-election in 2020, according to an affidavit submitted last month to the Colorado Secretary of State. McLachlan, a...

Durango schools would reap windfall from all-day kindergarten funding

State financing would return $1.35 million to district’s coffers

Democrats could break longtime logjams at state Capitol

Legislature may address high Western Slope health costs

These Colorado lawmakers will shape education policy in 2019

McLachlan of Durango to chair Education Committee in House

As committee chairwoman, state Rep. McLachlan to tackle education funding

Lawmaker: ‘We need to dig deep’ to find money

Draft bill would provide incentives for fire mitigation

Fire protection districts would work directly with homeowners associations

McLachlan touts work across the aisle

Her opponent says it’s time for a complete escape from party politics