The local Sarah Platt Decker chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) provide service in many ways throughout the year. Oct. 23 was nationally designated by DAR as a day to support projects in unique, local and impactful ways.
Since the Sarah Platt Decker chapter spans Archuleta and La Plata counties, the members decided to deliver cookies to first responders who have helped the communities. This year, it is especially impactful because of the weather-related issues in the past few weeks. However, the chapter has done this for several years.
Pagosa and Durango members baked and delivered more than 10,700 cookies to 18 first responder locations in Durango, Pagosa Springs, Bayfield and Ignacio. This included multiple fire departments, police departments and sheriff’s departments, as well as the Archuleta County Emergency Operations Center, Emergency Medical Services, state troopers, the Humane Society and animal control.
DAR is an international women’s service organization of women from diverse backgrounds. It is nonprofit and nonpolitical with objectives to preserve the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved American independence.
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