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Mike Hunter Honored with Cliff Dochterman Award for a Lifetime of Service to Scouting and Rotary
The Pecos Valley Rotary Club and the Conquistador Council honored past rotary President and past Council Commissioner Mike Hunter on August 6th with the Cliff Dochterman Award for long tenured service to Scouting America and his dedication to the Pecos Valley Rotary and Chaves County.

Council Communications
Aug 182 min read


Training Tomorrow's Leaders Today: ILST 2025 with Troop 248 B & G
On Friday, July 25th, through Sunday, July 26th, 2025, Troop 427-B & G came together for a dynamic day of leadership training, teamwork, and Scout Spirit during their Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST) course.

Council Communications
Aug 72 min read


Calling All Sports-Connected Scouts and Leaders: Share Your Story to Boost Recruitment!
We’re looking to identify Scouts, troops and troop leaders who can speak to media outlets on the powerful connection between Scouting and sports.

Council Communications
Jul 221 min read


4-Hers Kick Off Fair Season with Summer Fun at Camp Jim Murray
TVC 4-H Club of Lea County gathered at Camp Jim Murray for their annual summer party.

Council Communications
Jul 221 min read


Future Forward Community Days Bring Family Fun and Learning Across Lea County
Devon Fite, Director and CEO of Future Innovators Academy Hobbs, a non-profit organization working to provide at-risk youth with programs to improve their educational success, invited Oil Patch’s Scouting America Leaders out to their Future Forward Community Days, a series of free family oriented community fair events traveling across Lea County this summer.

Council Communications
Jul 101 min read


Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT): Extending the Commitment to Youth Safety
Safeguarding youth is our highest priority. As part of our continued commitment to creating a safe and supportive environment for every young person in our programs, we are excited to announce the launch of the new Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT).

Council Communications
Jun 202 min read


Announcing New Unit Scoutership Program: Fall Join Night Financial Assistance Now Available!
Conquistador Council is excited to announce a new opportunity to support local Scout units in delivering a high-quality and engaging Fall Join Night experience: the Unit Scoutership Program.

Council Communications
Jun 121 min read


New Safeguarding Youth Training: A Timely and Important
The new release of the new Safeguarding Youth Training wasn’t just a refreshed version of the old training—it’s a completely redesigned format with relevant, real-world content shared by national experts in youth protection.

Council Communications
May 211 min read


Alumni in the Units: Keeping the Scouting Legacy Alive
There’s no better time than now to reconnect with the alumni of your Pack, Troop, Crew, or Post.

Council Communications
Apr 21 min read


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

Council Communications
Feb 131 min read


Annual Rio Hondo District Banquet: Celebration of Scouting
The Rio Hondo District celebrate 2024 at their District Banquet on January 11, 2025. Assumption Catholic Church hosted the event for 49 lead

Council Communications
Jan 232 min read


2025 District Award of Merit Recipients Announced
Scouting owes its success to the generous dedication of people like these.

Council Communications
Jan 161 min read


Popcorn Sales Strategies: Preparing for Popcorn Season
It's the perfect time to kick off your fall fundraising campaign with a classic favorite: popcorn sales!

Council Communications
Aug 13, 20243 min read


Order of the Arrow Members Honor Local Business Allsup's with NOAC Patch Dedication
As members of the Order of the Arrow (OA) head to Boulder, Colorado for NOAC this week, they stopped to show appreciation.

Council Communications
Jul 28, 20241 min read


Effective Unit Marketing 101: Meeting Recap
Unit leaders from throughout Southeast New Mexico gathered online for a dynamic roundtable discussion titled "Effective Unit Marketing 101."

Council Communications
Jul 25, 20243 min read


Join Us for Effective Unit Marketing 101!
Are you ready to learn how to effectively market the Cub Scout program in your community using free resources and impactful communication...

Council Communications
Jun 17, 20242 min read


Artesia Scouts Invade "Rotary Night" at Roswell Invaders Game
Scouts from Pack 0270 and Troop 228 presented colors at the Roswell Invaders baseball game.

Council Communications
Jun 17, 20241 min read


From the Desk of Karl Shelton: Flag Day
Today is a particularly great day for a Scout to be Reverent. It’s Flag Day.

Karl Shelton
Jun 14, 20242 min read


Reconnect with Your Scouting Friends and Family at the 1st BSA Alumni Reunion in Artesia
Date: August 3, 2024
Location: American Legion Post 41, Artesia, NM

Council Communications
Jun 13, 20243 min read


Scouts in Action: Roswell ISD Gifted Program Hosts Annual “SuperDay” Event
On May 14, the Roswell ISD Gifted Program held its annual “SuperDay” event on the ENMU-Roswell campus.

Council Communications
May 22, 20241 min read
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