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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

2005 Session Governor Kalli Hakes ​ Director Peggy Brown Hosted at: Highlands (Las Vegas) wix link Download View Yearbook

1959 Session Governor Ann Stomberg ​ Director Mrs. Harry Gilmore Hosted at: ​ wix link Download View Yearbook

2022 Session Hosted at: ENMU (Portales) City Election Results Lincoln County Cedar City Elected Mayor Sare Beste Zeytun Chief Council Ali May Terry City Councilwoman Zoey Salazar City Clerk Selma Baca City Treasurer Natalya Gonzales Spruce City Elected Mayor Hannah Farrar Chief Council Jordan Hisel City Councilwoman Colette Correa-Bruzzese City Clerk Cyrena Ayon City Treasurer Isabella Ortiz Washington County Yucca City Elected Mayor Gemma Smith Chief Council Kylette Garcia City Councilwoman Jayden Pierpont City Clerk Meghan Stone City Treasurer Hanna Mora Cactus City Elected Mayor Olivia Gallardo Chief Council Summer Garza City Councilwoman Aleah Tanuz City Clerk Sophie Medina City Treasurer Sophia Unruh County Election Results Lincoln County ​ Lincoln County Nationalist Appointments ​ Lincoln County Federalist Appointments ​ Washington County ​ Washington County Nationalist Appointments ​ Washington County Federalist Appointments ​ Senate Appointments ​ House of Representatives Appointments ​ District Courts ​ ​ State Election Results ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Governor's Cabinet and Board Appointments ​ ​ Nationalist Party Appointments ​ Federalist Party Appointments ​ (F) = Federalist Party, (N) = Nationalist Party Other Awards and Recognitions Outstanding Citizens ​ ​ ​ ​ Outstanding City ​ American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation ​ ​ ​ ​ Scholarships ​ ​ ​ ​ Art Cover Contest ​ ​ Choir Ensemble Participants ​ Flag Honor Guard ​ Talent Show Participants ​ Staff Members ​

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1994 Session Governor Cecilia Anderson ​ Director Rita Navarrete Hosted at: Highlands (Las Vegas) wix link Download View Yearbook

Samsung American Legion Scholarship Worldwide electronics leader Samsung endowed a scholarship fund of $5 million to be administered by The American Legion in 1996. Meant to show appreciation for U.S. veterans who came to Korea's aid during its struggle against communist forces in the Korean War, the Samsung American Legion Scholarship Program established a series of scholarships derived from interest and other income from the principal amount. As of 2019 the Samsung American Legion Scholarship has awarded more than $6.5 million in college scholarships to 2,308 applicants since its inception in 1996. Award Amounts ​ Samsung scholarships may be used for undergraduate studies and applied toward tuition, books, fees, and room and board. Winners are selected according to academic record, involvement in school and community service. Ten National Scholars receive $10,000 each (two from each region) Ten National Runners-Up receive $5,000 each (two from each region) Remaining Department Finalists receive $1,250 each guaranteed Eligibility ​ New Mexico American Legion Boys State and American Legion Auxiliary Girls State participants who are a direct descendant (i.e. child, grandchild, great grandchild, or a legally adopted child) of a U.S. military veteran or active duty military member who served (or are serving) from Dec. 7, 1941 to the present are eligible to apply. ​ Applicants who are direct descendants of Korean War Era Veterans will receive 3 bonus points. Applicants with membership to the American Legin/American Legion Auxiliary will receive a bonus point. Or, they can receive a bonus point by uploading a membership card of a parent. No more than one bonus point for an application. ​ New Mexico American Legion Boys State and American Legion Auxiliary Girls State attendees that have just completed their junior year of high school and have one semester remaining of school (class of 2025) are eligible to apply. ​ Deadline Application must be completed online in its entirety by 11:59 pm Sunday, June 2, 2024. If eligible, complete the online application as early as possible. Any incomplete applications after this time will be found ineligible. There will be no exceptions to this deadline. You will be able to save your progress and return to complete the form as needed. Once you select to submit the form you will not be able to make any further changes to your application so ensure all content is correct before submitting. Please work with your school advisor to complete this application as your school will need to verify part of your information via email. Applications will be reviewed and scored by NM Boys/Girls State officials during session. The department finalists will be announced Friday, June 7, 2024 during the Closing Assembly. The American Legion NM Boys State finalist and the ALA NM Girls State finalist will be forwarded for national review for the opportunity to win a $10,000 scholarship award. Additional Info For proof of service documentation and any additional questions on this scholarship please see details on the American Legion website . ALANMGS learns about the Blue Star program and military family members receive a banner to take home Start my Samsung Scholarship Application

2022 Session

2013 Session Governor Bianca Soliz Lt. Governor Hannah Thornton Director Alisha Jones Hosted at: ENMU (Portales) wix link Download View Yearbook

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