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Youth Tour

Youth Tour 2022 has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Youth Tour Overview

Columbus Electric Cooperative and New Mexico Rural Electric Cooperative Association, are offering students from rural areas a once in a lifetime experience! Students get a first-hand look at the electric industry, learn about the legislative and governmental process, and get the rare opportunity to visit our nation’s capital.

Applicants must:

  • Be in the 11th or 12th grade when applying.
  • Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Be an immediate family member of an active CEC member.
  • Be able to participate in the tour to Washington, D.C. 
  • Submit the completed application and one original letter of recommendation provided by school personnel (teacher, counselor or principal) to Columbus Electric Coop 
  • If selected, the delegate will need to attend a personal interview with a parent/guardian at the Columbus Electric Coop office in Deming or Animas.
     

Apply Today!

Columbus Electric Cooperative will cover all registration, travel and tour expenses for two lucky students to attend the Government-in-Action Youth Tour. The student will also receive $500 spending money.  The total tour value is $3,000.00.

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  • About Us
    • Board Members
    • What is a Co-op?
    • About Touchstone Energy
    • Together We Save
    • Statement of Nondiscrimination
  • Services & Rates
    • Update Membership Status
    • Request Service
    • Deposit Policy
    • Service Fees
    • Discontinue Service
    • Rates
  • Forms
  • Billing
    • Budget Billing
    • Financial Assistance
    • Operation Round Up
    • Payment Options
  • Safety
  • Energy Efficiency
    • Irrigating Efficiently
    • Rebates
  • Community
    • All News
    • Scholarships
    • Youth Tour
  • Careers
  • Contact Us