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Gorham Scout Ranch
Summer Programs
June 27/28 & July 11/12
Woodbadge
August 28-30, 2026
September 12-13, 2026
​Wood Badge is Scouting America's premier adult volunteer leadership training, focusing on advanced leadership skills, team development, and "working your ticket"—a set of goals for unit improvement.
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Scout day with the Aggies
November 21, 2026
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Join us for a great night of Football! Wear your Scout uniform and show off your scout pride! We can participate in some on field activities prior to the game start!
Time TBD
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Save the date
Popsicles in the Park
July 25th from 10-12 PM
Join us for Popsicles in the Park, a fun council-wide membership event! Scouts and families are invited to bring a friend, enjoy a free popsicle, and participate in a simple outdoor activity together. It’s a great chance for new families to see what Scouting is all about while spending time outside and having fun.
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Deming:
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2301 S Tin Deming, NM 88030
Las Cruces
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7125 Metro Park St, Las Cruces, NM 88012 ·
Albuquerque
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North Domingo Baca Park, 7521 Carmel Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113 MAP
EL Paso
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Biggs Park, 11388 Sergeant Major Blvd, Fort Bliss, TX 79908
Wilderness First Aid
June 26-27,
CPR/AED/FA: Would you know what to do in a cardiac, breathing, or first aid emergency? Our Basic First Aid/CPR/AED courses emphasize hands-on learning to equip you with skills that could save a life. This training is ideal for Scouts working on the First Aid merit badge or Scouters preparing for high-adventure treks.
REGISTER
2026 Eagle Banquet was held June 7 simultaneously in both Albuquerque and El Paso
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Popcorn Launch – Zoom Edition
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July 8th 6:30-8 PM
Join us online for a fun and informative Mission Popcorn Kickoff! This Zoom session is designed just for our younger Scouts and their families to get excited and prepared for this year’s popcorn adventure.
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How the popcorn sale works
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Tips and goals from Mission control
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Fun challenges and rewards
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How Scouts can safely and confidently sell popcorn
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Q&A for parents and Scouts
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Who Should Attend:
EVERYONE AND ANYONE THAT WOULD LIKE TO SHARE AND LEARN ABOUT THIS FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY. Even if your popcorn kernal is unavailable send a parent, another leader, co-kernal from your unit to get credit towards your extra bonus!!
Not a unit that has sold in the past or in the last year??? Get some information on how we can help get you set up and how you may qualify for 100% credit on popcorn!
Location:
Zoom –https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82637261952?pwd=tuaIqbzAl5ncK33Q3SUfuBx7hV0aaT.1
Council News and Notices
All Council Roundtables
First Thursday of each month 7PM
Join us on Zoom
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(Scouters in the ABQ Metro area are invited to join a in-person session . We will join the meeting together via zoom. Any questions - reach out to Randy Reed)
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
Adult Awards Presented​
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.
We are looking for a volunteer who is interested in a unique volunteer position. Camp Gorham needs basic caretaking skills for 2026. You can stay in the Ranger’s house with all utilities paid and come and go as you please. We ask that you keep an eye on camp and handle some of the basic maintenance around camp. Handle basic needs at your own pace including pool upkeep, plumbing, and electrical. This will be a fun volunteer position that could lead to a full time Ranger position in 2027. If interested, please email stephanie.balmer@scouting.org.
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.
Impact365 is Scouting America’s new multi year national service initiative designed to inspire Scouts, families, and volunteers to make meaningful contributions to their communities every day of the year. To learn more about Impact365, and a new National Day of Service coming in November, click below.
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