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Scouting America, Conquistador Council

     Headquartered in Roswell, Scouting America, Conquistador Council proudly serves families and communities across seven counties in the rugged and wide-open landscapes of Southeastern New Mexico. From the towering peaks of the Sacramento Mountains to the endless skies of the Chihuahuan Desert, our region is rich with adventure, history, and opportunity. Home to world-famous destinations like Carlsbad Caverns National Park, the mysterious legacy of Roswell, and generations of ranching, energy, and military heritage, Southeastern New Mexico inspires the spirit of exploration and leadership that Scouting is built upon.

     Our mission is to prepare the next generation of leaders by developing character, teaching citizenship, and promoting physical, mental, and spiritual fitness. Through outdoor adventure, service, teamwork, and leadership experiences, we help young people grow into confident and capable individuals ready to make a difference in their communities and beyond.

     We proudly offer programs for young men and women ages 6–20, including Cub Scouting, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Exploring. Whether hiking desert trails, camping beneath some of the darkest night skies in the country, serving local communities, or learning career skills through hands-on experiences, Scouts in Southeastern New Mexico discover adventure, purpose, and lifelong friendships.

Historical article titled “Top of the Mountain” by Earl Dixon, describing the beauty of the Capitan Mountains near Roswell, New Mexico, and recalling four former Boy Scouts who reached the summit of Mount Ruffmann in June 1925 despite challenging conditions.

Excerpt from Saga of Potato Canyon

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Scouting America, Conquistador Council 

 2603 North Aspen Avenue  Roswell, NM 88201  

 575-622-3461 - Fax 575-622-3493

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Council Leadership

Scout Executive/CEO
Karl Shelton

Phone: (575)622-3461

Mobile:(858)254-8880  

karl.shelton@scouting.org 

Scout Executive and CEO Karl Shelton

Assistant Scout Executive
Patrick Smith

Assistant Scout Executive Patrick Smith

Phone: 575-622-3461 

Mobile:575-291-2057 

patrick.smith@scouting.org 

Camp and Program Director Michael Beamuont

Camp/Program Director
Michael Beaumont 

Phone:  575.622.3461 | Ext 114

Mobile:(858)610-4980  

michael.beaumont@scouting.org

Marketing Director
Ally Erickson-Alley

Marketing Director Ally Erickson-Alley

Phone:  575.622.3461 

Allyson.Erickson-Alley@scouting.org

Please send us your resume and cover letter

A Scout folding the American flag
Scout Law

Ley scout

Un Scout es confiable, leal, servicial, amable, cortés, amable, obediente, alegre, ahorrativo, valiente, limpio y reverente.

Scout Oath

Ley scout

En mi honor, haré lo mejor que pueda

cumplir con mi deber con Dios y mi

País, y obedecer al Scout

Ley, para mantenerme físicamente

fuerte, mentalmente despierto, y

moralmente recto

Accessibility Statement

Conquistador Council, Scouting America

Conquistador Council, Scouting America is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience for everyone. We strive to ensure that our website and digital content can be accessed and used by people of all abilities.

Our Commitment

We are continually working to improve the accessibility and usability of our website. Our goal is to follow recognized accessibility best practices, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), and to make information about Scouting programs, events, resources, and opportunities available to all members of our community.

Our accessibility efforts may include:

Providing alternative text for meaningful images and graphics.
Using clear headings and logical page structures.
Maintaining readable text and appropriate color contrast.
Providing descriptive links and buttons.
Supporting keyboard navigation whenever possible.
Providing important information contained in flyers or graphics in accessible text formats when possible.
Reviewing digital documents and other resources for accessibility.
Ongoing Improvements

Accessibility is an ongoing effort. As our website, programs, and digital resources change, we will continue to review and improve accessibility wherever possible.

Some content on our website may be provided by third parties or link to external websites and resources that are not controlled by Conquistador Council. While we encourage accessible digital experiences, we cannot control the accessibility of third-party content.

Need Assistance?

If you experience difficulty accessing any part of our website, encounter an accessibility barrier, or need information provided in an alternative format, please contact Conquistador Council.

When contacting us, please describe the page, document, or information you were attempting to access and the accessibility issue you encountered. We will make reasonable efforts to provide the information or assistance you need.

Conquistador Council, Scouting America
2603 N Aspen Ave.
Roswell, NM 88201
Phone: (575) 622-3461
Email: info@nmscouts.org

We welcome feedback about the accessibility of our website and appreciate your help as we continue working to make Scouting information and opportunities accessible to everyone.

Last reviewed: August 2026

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