Conquistador Council is a local council chartered by the Boy Scouts of America to administer Scouting programs in Southeastern New Mexico. From its headquarters in Roswell, the Council serves 0000 Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Venture Scouts in 000 Scouting units and trains and coordinates the efforts of 000 volunteers, with an annual budget of nearly $1 million.
Because of the vast area it serves, the Conquistador Council is divided in to four geographical districts: Chisum Trail (Eddy County), El Llano Grande (Curry, Roosevelt and DeBaca counties), Oil Patch (Lea County) and Rio Hondo (Chaves and Lincoln counties). These districts are dedicated to the advancement of Scouting in their local communities.
Conquistador Council is led by volunteers, with administration performed by a staff of professional Scouters. The Council President is the top volunteer; the Scout Executive is the top professional.
Conquistador Council owns and operates two fine summer camps: Camp Wehinahpay in the Sacramento Mountains of southern New Mexico; and Dowling Aquatic Base on the Pecos River in Carlsbad. It also operates a Scout Shop at its headquarters in Roswell.
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