Welcome New Mexico Youth Tour Delegates
The Electric Cooperative Youth Tour has brought high school students to Washington, D.C. for a week in June every year since the late 1950s. Students apply and are selected for this program by their local electric cooperative. We believe that students should see their nation’s capital up close, learn about the political process and interact with their elected officials.
Students gain a personal understanding of American history and their role as a citizen by meeting their Senators and Representatives. While student groups are organized at the state level, they all come together for Youth Day, where they get to meet each other and hear featured speakers who provide insight to the important roles electric cooperatives play in their communities. Congratulations on being selected!
We hope you enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
YOUTH TOUR AGENDA COMING SOON
JUNE 15-20, 2026
2025 DC Day by Day
- DC Day 1: Jefferson Memorial 16 West Basin Drive Southwest, Washington, District of Columbia 20024, United States
- DC Day 1: FDR Memorial 1850 West Basin Drive Southwest, Washington, District of Columbia 20024, United States
- DC Day 1: MLK Memorial 1964 Independence Avenue Southwest, Washington, District of Columbia 20037, United States
- DC Day 1: Lincoln Memorial 2 Lincoln Memorial Circle Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia 20004, United States
- DC Day 1: Korean War Memorial 900 Ohio Drive Southwest, Washington, District of Columbia 20024, United States
- DC Day 1: Vietnam Veterans Memorial 5 Henry Bacon Drive Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia 20004, United States
- DC Day 1: Mount Vernon 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Alexandria, Virginia 22309, United States
- DC Day 1: USMC Sunset Parade North Meade Street, Arlington, Virginia 22209, United States
- DC Day 2: Lafayette Square Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20037, United States
- DC Day 2: National Mall Madison Drive Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia 20011, United States
- DC Day 2: Holocaust Museum 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place Southwest, Washington, District of Columbia 20024, United States
- DC Day 2: Potomac River Cruise 580 Water Street Southwest, Washington, District of Columbia 20024, United States
- DC Day 3: Arlington National Cemetery 1 Wilson Ave, Fort Myer, Virginia 22211, United States
- DC Day 3: National Archives 701 Constitution Avenue Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia 20408, United States
- DC Day 3: WWII Memorial 1750 Independence Avenue Southwest, Washington, District of Columbia 20037, United States
- DC Day 3: Washington Memorial 2 15th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20024, United States
- DC Day 3: NRECA Youth Day 201 Waterfront Street, Oxon Hill, Maryland 20745, United States
- DC Day 4: Capitol Hill 1 Independence Avenue Southeast, Washington, District of Columbia 20515, US
- DC Day 4: Ford's Theater & Peterson House 511 10th Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia 20004, United States
- DC Day 4: NRECA Farewell Dance 165 Waterfront Street, Oxon Hill, Maryland 20745, United States
Itinerary Notes
This continues to be a working itinerary; open to timing and routing adjustments during the tour by the group’s tour guide and motorcoach driver in consultation with the NMRECA group leader.
Youth Tour Coordinator
Talia Storch - NMRECA
tstorch@nmelectric.coop
505-310-2406
Evelyn Vigil - NMRECA
evigil@nmelectric.coop
505-690-4652
Youth Tour Chaperones
Talia Storch - NMRECA
Jennifer Peabody - NMRECA
TBD
TBD
TBD
TRAVEL TIPS & TRICKS
Download GroupMe App
We will be using the GroupMe App for commmunication on the trip. All students are required to install this app to receive important information throughout the week.
2026 Group will be available soon!
Flight Information
TBD
Questions on Baggage
All luggage will be checked:
- Students will not be allowed to take carry-on suitcases.
- Backpacks and small travel items are acceptable for carry-on, but luggage will not be permitted.
- Please carry medications in carry-on luggage or speak with a chaperone before departing to airport.
Baggage Screening:
- All luggage will be screened and subject to inspection. Substances and weapons are prohibited per the code of conduct. For more information on TSA screening CLICK HERE
Weight and size limits for luggage:
- Maximum 50lb weight/luggage. Any bags weighing more than 50lbs are subject to a $100 fee, which the student/parent is responsible for.
- Maximum size is 62"/luggage
For more information on Southwest Baggage Policies CLICK HERE
What to Take
Airports are cold - bring a long sleeve in your carry-on.
Liquids are not allowed through security, but empty waterbottles are.
- Please pack all shampoos, conditioners, body wash, lotions, cologne, body spray, other "liquid" items, etc. in a ZIP-LOCK bag in your checked luggage.
Snacks are allowed through security and some snacks will be provided by NMREC.
Headphones - please be courteous to other passengers and use headphones for any phone audio during the flights.
Pack a charger and/or portable battery pack, and bring in your carry-on bag.
- WiFi may not be available on the plane, so download games, movies, music, etc. beforehand.
Travel pillows are allowed.
Books, word puzzles, sketchpad, journals, etc. are all encouraged and acceptable carry-on items.
REMEMBER: The more you bring, the more you have to carry and keep track of! We will not be returing to any location for lost items, so please be mindful of what you bring on the trip.
The most important thing to remember: HAVE FUN!