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Session Information Congratulations on registering to attend the 2024 New Mexico American Legion Boys State and American Legion Auxiliary Girls State Program! ​ We look forward to seeing you at the ENMU campus in Portales, NM from Sunday, June 2 - Friday, June 7. Check-in is Sunday, June 2 from 10 pm - 1 pm in the Eddy Hall dorm. Check-out is Friday, June 7 from 11 am - 1 pm. ​ We hope this 6 days of intensive hands on learning will be a once in a lifetime experience you will remember forever. ​ On this page you'll find answers to all your questions as you prepare to attend NM Boys/Girls State. What's needed for check-in? What should I pack? What can I expect during the week? Did somebody say college credits? Will there be pictures? Haven't started or need to complete your online registration for NM Boys/Girls State? Get Registered del·e·gate noun /ˈdeləɡət/ a person sent or authorized to represent others, in particular an elected representative sent to a conference. Check-In Items Check-In Items Turn in your paperwork one of three ways: Email your paperwork by May 29 to: director@alanmgirlsstate.org Mail your paperwork by May 20 to: ALA Dept of NM 1215 Mountain Rd. NE, ABQ, NM 87102 Bring to check-in Sunday, June 2. ​ ​ All items listed are required at the latest by check-in Sunday, June 2. Required Medical Form Young Men ​ Young Women Transportation Form Photo Release Legislation Project Code of Conduct/Rules Waiver Form Optional Samsung American Legion Scholarship Albuquerque Area Bus RSVP (Pickup also available in Moriarty & Santa Rosa) ​ NM Boys State Scholarships Eligible to NM Boys State Attendees Only Scholarship Forms Delegates can check the status of their paperwork submissions by logging in and and selecting "Registration Status" from your account options at the top right of the screen. ​ For any questions on paperwork, attendance, or any other concerns please reach out to the following emails American Legion Boys State admin@nmlegion.org American Legion Auxiliary Girls State director@alanmgirlsstate.org Don't forget your photo id! In addition to the session documents above, all students must bring a photo id with them to check-in. This can be a state issued id, military id, or school id. What should you bring? Packing List Dress Code Packing List Expectations What can you expect during the week? Community Service Project ENMU Map Government Officials City, County, State Elected & Appointed Positions ALA Girls Nation/AL Boys Nation Canteen College Credit Info Attendees of New Mexico Boys/Girls State are eligible to receive 3 college credit hours from Eastern New Mexico University. These credits are fully transferable and offered at no cost to attendees of NM Boys/Girls State. A presentation from an ENMU representative will be given during session to answer any questions students may have on the credit hours, college life, ENMU or any other post graduation topics. Requirements to earn credits include: Participate in and complete the entire New Mexico American Legion Boys State and American Legion Auxiliary Girls State session. Complete the Legislation Project . Course Details: EDF 268 Education and the Political Process Transcripts, credit details or transfer information is available through the ENMU registrars office following session. College Credits Pictures See More of what's happening at NM Boys/Girls State Social media, our online gallery, news center, and archives from session. See More of NM Boys/Girls State

See More of NM Boys/Girls State Want to see what happens at New Mexico American Legion Boys State and American Legion Auxiliary Girls State? ​ Follow us on social media, check out our online gallery that has pictures, legislation, elections results, news articles and other details from our sessions. American Legion Auxiliary New Mexico Girls State Links www.facebook.com/ALANMGirlsState www.instagram.com/alanmgirlsstate Session Gallery Session News American Legion New Mexico Boys State Links www.facebook.com/ALNMBoysState www.instagram.com/nmboysstate/ AL NM Boys State Website Get involved with NM Boys/Girls State! Attend Volunteer Donate

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Last Day of ALANMGS Wow! I can’t believe we are all going our separate ways. But I know each and every one of us will go back home and show our community what strong, powerful women we are and have become by this week. My favorite memory of the week was the Mayor’s Conference because not only did we get to meet each city, we got to see the city’s personalities as one and that was beautiful. What I learned this week was no one has the power to control what you want to do but yourself. You, yourself, are the worst barrier you can have. Fight and Dream for what you want! I plan to become an active citizen in my community by taking charge of my AFJROTC program and show them the leadership skills I hid and actually make the community service projects HAPPEN instead of brain storming all year. I am very happy I got to spend my week with these beautiful women! I can’t wait to see what you guys will achieve in life. WE LOVE YOU ALANMGS 2018!!! “There are friendships imprinted in our hearts that will never be diminished by time and by distance.” - Unknown Melissa Reyna 2018 Pine City Reporter GO PINE!!

Brooke Fleming Cactus city Today, Friday June 8th, ALA Girls State comes to an end. My favorite memory of this week was the talent show. This event allowed us to laugh, be together, and let out some of the stress that had built up over the week. I have learned a lot about myself this week, for example, I learned that I love public speaking, although it may not be in the political world, it is a skill I did not know I had. I will take this experience back to my community and give the support I received here to all the girls in Raton and help them believe in themselves, just like this experience and all these wonderful ladies did for me.

Aisis Hernandez Cedar city I felt the tears stinging my eyes all throughout today. A bittersweet mix of tears. Some I cried and some I tried very hard not too. It was our last night together, and I wouldn't be surprised if I cry writing this now. I can hear my city laughing and joking right outside my door. And I can tell you it is an extremely comforting chaotic mix of wheezing and screeching, in the best way possible of course, but sitting through the banquet I remembered tonight was my last chance to hear all of the lovely girls I have fallen in love with, screeching together. Besides my realizing how much I will miss this week; I was overwhelmed with pride and even more love for not only my wonderful overlooked state, but my country as well. This beautiful land that so many people have lost and died for. This country that I love so much. I felt burdened thinking about the kids at home, and the way they detest patriotism. But then I was surrounded with the best girls New Mexico had to offer, men and women who would never take our God given freedoms, because they realize that these freedoms were earned, just like I did. Tonight we laughed, we cried, and we celebrated our new governor, each other, our beautiful state, and our ravishing refined Country and the people who sacrificed and suffered for it. God bless America.