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It’s Time to Shine!✨ Nominate Outstanding Scouts and Leaders for 2025 Awards
Are you ready to celebrate leadership excellence in Scouting?

Council Communications
Oct 71 min read


[VIDEO] Do You Know Your Knots?
When Scouts think of knots, they often picture a bowline, clove hitch, or taut-line. But there’s another kind of knot in Scouting that doesn’t involve rope at all—the uniform square knots.

Council Communications
Sep 301 min read


Celebrating Two Outstanding Eagles: Steve Henderson & Mike “Winters” Sisson
On October 18, the Conquistador Council will proudly host a National Outstanding Eagle Scout Award (NOESA) Ceremony honoring two remarkable leaders from Roswell, New Mexico — Steve Henderson and Mike “Winters” Sisson.

Council Communications
Sep 241 min read


⭕️ NEW Council Roundtable Series Begins October 16, 2025
We’re excited to launch the NEW Council Virtual Roundtable Series—a convenient way for unit leaders to connect, learn, and grow together!

Council Communications
Sep 181 min read


Building on a Strong First YearReflections on the Air Races Movie Nights
Each evening during the National Championship Air Races, friends gathered at ENMU–Roswell’s Performing Arts Center for our Scouting Movie Nights. The mix was wonderful—some familiar faces returning, and a majority of new ones joining us for the first time.

Council Communications
Sep 161 min read


[VIDEO] Share Your Scouting Story: Every Scout Deserves a Spark that Lasts a Lifetime
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.

Council Communications
Sep 111 min read


Celebrate Roswell’s Air Races with a Commemorative Scout Patch
The roar of engines, the thrill of speed, and the pride of Roswell—THIS WEEK, September 10–13, history will be made as Roswell hosts the National Championship Air Races for the very first time.

Council Communications
Sep 81 min read


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


World Scout Jamboree 2027: Start Making Plans to Be Part of the USA Contingent!
The countdown is on for the 2027 World Scout Jamboree in Gdańsk, Poland! Already, more than 800 Scouts and leaders from across 49 states have expressed interest in joining the USA Contingent.

Council Communications
Aug 181 min read


Training Tomorrow's Leaders Today: ILST 2025 with Troop 427 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


A Historic Honor for a Lifelong Scout: Peyton Yates Presented the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award
On a beautiful, albeit warm, evening in Artesia, New Mexico, nearly 50 attendees gathered at Baish Veterans Park to witness a moment that will live in the annals of Scouting in our region: the presentation of the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award (DESA) to Mr. St. Clair Peyton Yates, Jr.—known to many simply as “P.Y.”

Council Communications
Aug 42 min read


Celebrating World Scout Scarf Day: A Tradition Rooted in History
Every year on August 1st, Scouts around the globe mark World Scout Scarf Day by proudly wearing their scarves—or neckerchiefs—as a symbol of unity, identity, and the enduring spirit of Scouting.

Council Communications
Jul 221 min read


Lea County Scouts Participate in Active Shooter Drill
Lea County Scouts from Troops 300, 301, and 3274, along with Explorers from Lea County Sheriff’s Explorer Post 384, participated as actors in the Hobbs Police Department and Hobbs Fire Department’s first Active Shooter Drill.

Council Communications
Jul 191 min read


Conquistador Council Invites You to Join the Journey to the 2027 World Scout Jamboree in Poland!
Excitement is building across the globe for the 26th World Scout Jamboree—and we want Scouts from Southeast New Mexico to be part of it!

Council Communications
Jul 191 min read


From the Desk of Karl Shelton, Scout Executive: Scouting Strong This Summer – and Looking Ahead
If your Scout was part of camp this year—thank you for making it happen. And if not, let’s work together to get them there next summer.

Council Communications
Jun 252 min read


Why Wood Badge?! Part 1: More Fun Than You Think
Wood Badge is an advanced leadership training course for registered adult leaders in Scouting America.

Council Communications
Jun 232 min read


How to Use the BSA Brand Center: Your Unit's Free Marketing Hub
Looking to promote your local Scouting unit? The BSA Brand Center is your go-to unit marketing resource!

Council Communications
Jun 231 min read


Honoring Legacy: Wehinahpay Plaza Rededication Celebrates Scouting Supporters
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.

Council Communications
Jun 213 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


[VIDEO] Planning for Fall Unit Recruitment: 2025 Council Membership Kick Off Meeting
As summer approaches, it's the perfect time for Scout leaders to start planning for a successful fall recruitment season.

Council Communications
May 231 min read
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