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).

Scouting America is boldly stepping into the future, blending its century-old traditions with cutting-edge innovations to prepare youth for the challenges of tomorrow.

The Conquistador Council is honored that his family has asked that, in lieu of flowers, memorial gifts be made to the Jimmy Allison Registration Assistance Fund—helping ensure that finances are never a barrier that prevents a young person from joining Scouting.

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

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

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.

On Tuesday, January 28, 2025, Troop 226 proudly honored Cole R. Campbell during his Eagle Scout Court of Honor at Kingswood Methodist Church

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

Looking Ahead to an Exciting New Year in 2025

Registration will go live to the general public at 9:00 am EST on January 16th.

One hundred years ago, Scouting in Southeast New Mexico united to form what we now proudly know as the Conquistador Council.

The ELG District recently had the extreme pleasure of participating in the Cannon Air Force Base (AFB) Family Day.

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

We have scoured the internet in search of the latest audio resources for our Scouting families and adult leaders.

The process of rechartering units throughout our council is now underway.

As an Eagle Scout, you are part of an exclusive and revered class of Scouters

The Conquistador Council wants to formally announce the arrival of a new Scout Executive/CEO Karl Shelton.

On Saturday, September 23, Scout Victoria Arnett and 20 volunteers worked together to complete Arnett’s Eagle Scout Project. The project...

Day Camps are back this summer! Each day camp will be a one day event and FREE. Cub Scouts are encouraged to bring their friends! June...