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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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No-idling ordinance stalls after months of debate
By LIA SALVATIERRA 
May 14, 2026
“Idle-Free Ridgway” remains a motto, rather than a rule after the town council voted down final approval for an anti-idling ordinance that drew zealous support and opposition over the past five months...
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Ouray childcare model a blueprint for others
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Ouray childcare model a blueprint for others
A year after two daycares opened within affordable housing development, builder looks to replicate template in three other cities
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
May 13, 2026
The solution to the statewide childcare shortage might be here in Ouray County, where a blueprint for building childcare-ready affordable homes was drafted. It’s been a little more than a year since t...
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County tests: No mold problem in meeting rooms
After commissioner claims 'toxicity,' manager says 4-H, courthouse spaces safe to use
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
May 13, 2026
Ouray County commissioner meeting rooms don’t have a mold problem, according to testing ordered after Commissioner Lynn Padgett said the facilities caused her to feel sick and used it as justification...
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Beefed-up alpine ranger program returns
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Beefed-up alpine ranger program returns
State grant allows county to add sixth ranger to patrol backcountry, focus on safety, education
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
May 13, 2026
Ouray County’s alpine ranger program is back and bigger this year with the help of a state grant. The public will see alpine rangers patrolling areas including Yankee Boy Basin, Imogene Pass and the A...
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Two candidates vie for seat on San Miguel Power board
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Two candidates vie for seat on San Miguel Power board
Election to represent Ridgway, Log Hill contested for first time since 2014
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
May 13, 2026
For the first time in more than a decade, there’s a contested election for the District 6 seat on the San Miguel Power Association board of directors, representing all of Ridgway, much of Log Hill and...
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