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Scouts Celebrate Leaders at Chisum Trail 2025 District Banquet
The Chisum Trail District celebrated together at their District Banquet on February 7th, 2025 in Artesia New Mexico.
Council Communications
Feb 142 min read
A Century of Scouting: Volunteers and Growth Fuel the Future
On February 1, 2025, the Conquistador Council celebrated 100 years of Scouting at the New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell.
Council Communications
Feb 61 min read
Oil Patch District Banquet 2025: Celebrating Leaders and Excellence
The Oil Patch District Banquet was held on January 25th, 2025 at the First Presbyterian Church, in Hobbs NM.
Council Communications
Feb 31 min read
El Llano Grande District Banquet 2025: Celebrating Leadership and Excellence
The El Llano Grande (ELG) District Banquet, held on January 23, 2025, brought together Scouts and leaders to celebrate the achievements...
Council Communications
Jan 281 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
National Eagle Scout Association: 2025 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DUE DATE
The NESA scholarship application portal is still open, but not for long! The deadline to apply is January 31, 2025.
Council Communications
Jan 121 min read
From the Desk of Karl Shelton Scout Executive: 2025 New Year
Looking Ahead to an Exciting New Year in 2025
Council Communications
Jan 102 min read
New Streamlined Online Member and Unit Renewal Process
Scouting America continues to evolve with the times, introducing an improved online member and unit renewal process.
Council Communications
Oct 19, 20242 min read
Cub Scout Adventure Day: Oil Patch
Cub Scout Adventure Day at Camp Jim Murray in Oil Patch brought Cub Scouts from across Southeast New Mexico together for a day filled with e
Council Communications
Sep 26, 20241 min read
Submit Your Nominees for This Year's Council Awards
Are you ready to celebrate leadership excellence in Scouting?
Council Communications
Aug 30, 20241 min read
Renewing Your Youth and Adult Registration: How Best to Handle Your Renewal
Fall Renewal Reminder School is about to start throughout our Council and that will bring new families joining our units and new units...
Council Communications
Jul 30, 20242 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
ELG District Soars at Cannon AFB Family Day: A Unique Experience for Scouts
The ELG District recently had the extreme pleasure of participating in the Cannon Air Force Base (AFB) Family Day.
Council Communications
Jun 22, 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
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
Celebrating Eagle Scout Achievements: Troop 9007 and Troop 149 Spring Court of Honor
Stephen McFerraz and William Fitzpatrick ascended to the rank of Eagle Scout.
Council Communications
May 15, 20242 min read
Vanguard Vision 2024 Conference Salt Lake City
If you haven't had a chance to register for this year’s Vanguard Vision Conference on March 23rd, now is your opportunity! This is the...
Council Communications
Mar 6, 20241 min read
From the Scout Executive's Desk: Baden-Powell Commemoration
On this significant February 22nd, we commemorate the shared birthday of two influential figures who have left an indelible mark on history
Karl Shelton
Feb 22, 20241 min read
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