Through Scouting America, Sea Base programs empower youth through ocean exploration, adventure, and education.

For troops, summer camp is more than just a fun week away.

Before the Eastern New Mexico Area Council came into being, Scout troops were already springing up in Southeast New Mexico.

The legacy of values that defined early Scouting—honor, duty, and service—are not relics of the past but enduring principles that continue.

Jimmy Allison, received the first-ever Daniel Carter Beard Masonic Scouter Award presented in our council’s history.

In the mid-1920s, under the crisp mountain air and amidst unpredictable storms, a group of determined Scouts and leaders set out.

This past Saturday, March 1st, the El Llano Grande (ELG) Pinewood Derby took center stage at Kingswood Methodist Church.

On February 8th, the Kwahadi Lodge held its Annual Banquet at the Green Chile Cafe in Artesia, NM.

Adventure Awaits: Join the Conquistador Council at the 2026 National Jamboree!

Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable adventure at the Section G13E Conclave, also known as Halloween-clave!

For over 75 years, Scouting America High Adventure Bases have offered once-in-a-lifetime opportunities your Scouts will never forget. 

The Conquistador Council has stood for 100 years as a pillar of adventure, leadership, and service in Southeast New Mexico.

Scouting America, in partnership with USA Triathlon, is pleased to announce the launch of a new Multisport Merit Badge.

Across the globe, Scouts face challenges head-on, turn obstacles into opportunities, and make a difference in their communities.

On February 12, 2025, sixteen Scouts and eight leaders from Scouts BSA, Cub Scouts, and Venturing gathered for a historic event.

The Chisum Trail District celebrated together at their District Banquet on February 7th, 2025 in Artesia New Mexico.

Mason was awarded his Eagle Scout Rank with Troop 270 on December 16, 2024, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Carlsbad New Mexico.

On February 1, 2025, the Conquistador Council celebrated 100 years of Scouting at the New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell.

Join the Adventure at 2025 Cub Adventure Camp! Registration is now open for Cub Scouts, siblings, friends, and parents.

The heart of the Conquistador Council’s story begins with Minor S. Huffman, our first Scout Executive.