Join Scouting!
Join us for the 2025 Golf Tournament in support of Scouting!
This exciting event features a day of fun on the course with lunch and dinner provided, raffle prizes, and contests such as Closest to the Pin and a Hole-in-One competition. Proceeds go directly toward supporting Scouting programs that help build character, leadership, and outdoor adventure for local youth.
Coronado Country Club
Thursday 10-16-2025
12:00 PM MT to 5:00 PM MT
Fall Conclave
Gorham Scout Ranch
Friday 10-17-2025 7:00 PM MT to
Sunday 10-19-2025 10:00 AM MT
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Check in will be at 7pm On Fri October 17th, Ordeal Candidates should try to arrive and be checked in by 8pm. The event will end on Sunday October 19th at 10am.
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Merit Badge Univ.
October 25, 8:00-4:00
Merit Badge University hosted by Western Technical College offers an opportunity to work on up to two Merit Badges in one day. Scouts are offered a diverse set of Merit Badges that will be either partially earned or completed on the day of the event (contingent upon the completion of pre-requisites prior to Merit Badge College). Scouts will be able to enroll in up to two separate Merit Badge classes of their choice. Enrollments will be awarded on a first-come-first-served basis.
Basic Shotgun Training
The course will be taught on 14 Nov from 6:00-9:00 pm location TBD and 15 Nov 2025 from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at the City of Albuquerque Shooting Range Park 16001 Shooting Range Access RD NW. The cost is $35.00 which includes the training material, range fees, and snacks. Students need to bring a 12/16/20 Guage shotgun and a minimum of 25 rounds of ammunition. The minimum class size is 4 and maximum is 8.
Contact: Mike Cutter, Michael.cutter@msn.com, 435-730-2837.
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El Paso Giving Day
It’s Game Day for Good!
Join us on Wednesday, October 16, for El Paso Giving Day, our region’s biggest day of generosity! Scouting America is proud to be part of this community-wide event, rallying supporters to invest in programs that build leadership, character, and outdoor adventure for youth across the Borderland.
Your donation helps local Scouts learn lifelong skills, serve their communities, and grow into tomorrow’s leaders. Together, we can make a winning play for Scouting!
Donate online: El Paso Giving Day
Date: Early giving opens October 9th
Match: Grid United- Pecos West pledges to match $5,000
Let’s score big for Scouting America this Giving Day!
Philmont Scout Ranch
High adventure in northern New Mexico.
PHILMONT INFORMATION & REGISTRATION
Popcorn News
Storefront Training July 15, Zoom
Storefronts open to claim July 22-24
Jamboree 2026
Join over 10,000 other Scouts at a once in a lifetime gathering with experiences and places you've never gone before. Registration is now open.
The Unit Buzz
Show off your unit! This monthly
compilation of photos and descriptions that you submit showing your unit in action will showcase your unit and inspire others.
Looking for Unit Commissioners
Coach for unit leaders
• Good listener and communicator
• Relationship builder
• Advocate for the youth
• Follower of program policy and procedure
Email dbalmer8@comcast.net if interested
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