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Barbara Mclachlan

Speed of economic return depends on staying safe
Speed of economic return depends on staying safe
Life as a legislator these days is unusual and challenging. Our time at home is spent working, navigating a world of new problems and new concerns. We...
April 30, 2020
Now, more than ever, it’s vital to shop local
Opinion
Now, more than ever, it’s vital to shop local
The joy of eating out after a long day, the fun of meeting friends for a drink or the convenience of buying a cup of coffee on the way to work have di...
March 26, 2020
Slow progress on education funding
Opinion
Slow progress on education funding
Slow progress on education funding More than ever, I am hearing about the struggles with Colorado’s school funding formula. Educators want a livable w...
February 27, 2020
Make sure southwest Colorado counts
Opinion
Make sure southwest Colorado counts
Stand up and be counted. Since 1790, every person in America has been counted every 10 years through the U.S. census. Data gathered is used by the fed...
February 19, 2020
Outdoor rec industry a boon to Western Slope
Opinion
Outdoor rec industry a boon to Western Slope
A group of legislators toured the Winter Colorado Outdoor Recreation Convention in Denver last week, where companies from around the world touted thei...
February 12, 2020
Legislation meant to address rural Colorado issues
Opinion
Legislation meant to address rural Colorado issues
After a couple of weeks celebrating our Western heritage at the National Western Stock Show, hobnobbing with steers in the Brown Palace Hotel during t...
January 29, 2020
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Ridgway council votes to explore all-electric rules with grant money
By LIA SALVATIERRA 
June 12, 2026
The Ridgway Town Council has decided it’s willing to take a chance on a grant-funded public process in pursuit of an all-electric building code for new construction. Councilors unanimously voted on We...
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County hires finance director
By Plaindealer Staff 
June 10, 2026
An economist and finance strategist has been hired as Ouray County's chief financial officer. Ouray County announced this week it has hired Jason Schrock for the position and he will start in July. Ou...
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County to provide free reproductive health services
By LIA SALVATIERRA 
June 10, 2026
Ouray County Public Health will now provide free reproductive health services for patients under 25 years old, under new agreements approved by county commissioners Tuesday. The yearlong program calle...
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Primary ballots mailed to voters
By Plaindealer Staff 
June 10, 2026
Ouray County voters should begin receiving ballots in the mail this week in advance of the June 30 primary election. Most of the competition for the primary election is at the state and federal level....
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A well-deserved honor
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A well-deserved honor
June 10, 2026
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