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Barbara Mclachlan

Session marked by bipartisan accomplishments
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Session marked by bipartisan accomplishments
As we hit the 120th day of the 2022 session, I reflect on our accomplishments. After several nights working past midnight, then coming back to work ea...
May 19, 2022
Bills aimed at helping our tribal neighbors
Opinion
Bills aimed at helping our tribal neighbors
The Southern Utes and Ute Mountain Utes are the only two federally recognized tribes in Colorado. Tribal members have been working with us in the Gene...
March 23, 2022
Millions in investments show state hasn’t forgotten importance of agriculture
Millions in investments show state hasn’t forgotten importance of agriculture
Traditionally, the Colorado Department of Agriculture doesn’t ask for much. When department heads annually visit the Joint Budget Committee, outlining...
February 10, 2022
Initial bills focus on saving money, cutting crime
Initial bills focus on saving money, cutting crime
This session of the legislature started out with friendly greetings, rousing speeches, mostly-masked gatherings, and what reporters are calling a “las...
January 27, 2022
Legislation aimed at advancing state’s vital agricultural industry
Opinion
Legislation aimed at advancing state’s vital agricultural industry
My grandfather was a mover and shaker in the Colorado sugar beet industry with Great Western Sugar, and he was also a professor of agriculture at Colo...
April 28, 2021
It’s time to stop giving civics short shrift in the classroom
It’s time to stop giving civics short shrift in the classroom
If you watch enough national news, it’s easy to think that Democrats and Republicans rarely speak, always argue, refuse to compromise, and have nothin...
April 14, 2021
OHV, teacher licensure among frenzy of bills
OHV, teacher licensure among frenzy of bills
We’re seeing a lot of action in the Capitol these days, as legislators present their final bills while we collectively prepare to work on the Long Bil...
April 1, 2021
A lot is riding on school testing decision
A lot is riding on school testing decision
My last few weeks have been filled with Zooms, phone calls and research concerning a legislative game combining “Mother May I” with the High Hurdles. ...
March 4, 2021
It’s time we listen to the unheard
It’s time we listen to the unheard
My column this week was going to review the work we were doing at the Capitol as we rejoined with other Legislators after so many weeks of working at ...
June 4, 2020
Looming state budget cuts will nick everyone
Looming state budget cuts will nick everyone
Colorado’s general fund is taking a pounding during the pandemic. Unless Washington steps in with more aid to state and local governments, legislators...
May 14, 2020
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Distracted Montrose County man sustains minor injuries, cited for suspected careless driving
By Erin McIntyre and Mike Wiggins erin@ouraynews.com mike@ouraynews.com 
October 15, 2025
A Montrose County resident survived an accident on Red Mountain Pass on Oct. 9, where his truck went over the edge and rolled down the mountain. According to information from the Colorado State Patrol...
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Gulde touts experience, years of service
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Gulde touts experience, years of service
Gulde touts experience, years of service
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
October 15, 2025
Tamara Gulde didn’t intend to assemble campaign flyers and put up yard signs this fall. After four years as a Ouray city councilor, she was ready to step back and let someone else take their turn as o...
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Underwood sees gap between council, public
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Underwood sees gap between council, public
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
October 15, 2025
When he looks out at the audience at a Ouray City Council meeting or walks Main Street, Michael Underwood said he sees and hears people who are disconnected from those elected to represent them. Some ...
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Water costs increase for county irrigators
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
October 15, 2025
The cost of leasing backup water to support Ouray County irrigators is increasing this year, as the Tri-County Water Conservancy District is charging $21,000 to store the water in the Ridgway Reservoi...
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Wildfire panel focuses on insurance issues
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
October 15, 2025
Wildfires are one natural disaster communities can exercise some control over. And the hope is that soon homeowners will not only have control over mitigating wildfire risk around their homes, but als...
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