A special silent auction item will take center stage during this Saturday’s 100th Anniversary Gala at the Artesia Country Club — an exclusive Peter Heard print, donated in honor of the artist’s lifelong dedication to Scouting. 

Everyone has a Scouting story worth telling. Maybe it’s the laughter around a campfire, the breathtaking view at the end of a long hike, or the friend who has been by your side since your very first pack meeting. These moments are more than just memories—they are the heart of Scouting.

Amid the towering pines and sweeping mountain views, Scouts, Scouters, and longtime supporters gathered at Wehinahpay Mountain Camp on June 14 to honor a powerful legacy of service.

There’s no better time than now to reconnect with the alumni of your Pack, Troop, Crew, or Post.

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.

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

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

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

Later this week, Scouting America will celebrate its 115th anniversary, marking more than a century of service, adventure, and leadership

George B. Jewett, a visionary leader whose passion for service laid the foundation of the Conquistador Council.

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

As the holiday season surrounds us with its warmth and light, I want to take a moment to reflect on the remarkable year we’ve shared.

In the vast tapestry of American life, few organizations encapsulate the spirit of patriotism quite like Scouting America.

Today is a particularly great day for a Scout to be Reverent. It’s Flag Day. 

Date: August 3, 2024 Location: American Legion Post 41, Artesia, NM

As the BSA evolves, the contributions of pioneering women are increasingly celebrated for their transformative impact on Scouting in the Uni

On this significant February 22nd, we commemorate the shared birthday of two influential figures who have left an indelible mark on history