This Lions year is about to be over and it has been a year of many changes, both in D40 and at International, we are all striving to operate in this new digital world. Yup, be sure we are all struggling with technology, however it is not going away so our best option is to learn as best we can. Trying to avoid it and wish for the older ways is not helping anybody.

The New Mexico Lions Eye Foundation Officers and Trustees can’t thank Lions enough for their support through the second half of this year. We didn’t sell all of our Raffle tickets but generous Club donations helped to make up the difference. There aren’t sufficient words to express our gratitude to all the Lions who participated.

2027 D40 Convention in Albuquerque

2026 District 40 Convention Minutes

What a weekend! Thank you to everyone who joined us in Carlsbad for the 98th Annual NM/AZ Lions State Convention. From the fellowship to the service, it was a resounding success! 🦁 It was a privilege to host such a dedicated group, and it’s fair to say a wonderful time was had by all!

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Lead to Serve, Serve to Lead with International President A.P. Singh

D40 Convention in Carlsbad Bring your plaid and cowboy attire.

You are invited to the Lions Club International Foundation fundraising event at the D40 State Convention in Carlsbad, NM, from May 1–3, 2026. Your participation will help support critical local and global projects. Join us for our "Lions, Tigers and Bears, oh My!" gathering and consider making a contribution—100% of donations benefit LCIF initiatives locally and worldwide. Giving opportunities include a drawing for a lion- themed gift baskets, cub activity bags for childr

The 98th Annual D40 Lions State Convention is set to take place from May 1 to May 3, 2026, in the scenic city of Carlsbad, New Mexico. This event promises a memorable weekend filled with fun, fellowship, information, food, and music. Whether you are a long-time Lions Club member or new to Lions, this convention offers a perfect blend of service, socializing, and information. Reconnect with Lions you haven't seen in a while and make new friends too.

What a busy month March has been and April is looking very similar at the moment. We had a very good Q3 Cabinet meeting in Moriarty and a successful service project. This project was a bit different, we combined a couple of aspects of Community together by meeting people at the door of a local restaurant and giving them tickets for their drinks. This gave us an opportunity to showcase Lions in action as well as talking to people about Lionism and our mission, marketing, recru

Join the conversation on women rising — everywhere. This International Women’s Day, we’re putting leadership into action. On March 8, join us for sheLeads: A Global Call to Unite — a global virtual symposium created to elevate women in leadership, amplify voices and turn celebration into meaningful momentum.

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The Carlsbad Downtown Lions would like to invite you to the D40 Convention in Carlsbad, New Mexico May 1-3, 2026. Schedule to follow! Below is the registration form and convention booklet ad form. Please fill out one form for each person attending. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Jennifer Long, Convention Chairperson, jjlong8888@gmail.com or 575-361-8438.

Our Fall Meeting will be held THIS SATURDAY, November 15, 2025, at 12:45 p.m. MT, and we invite every Lion across the district to take part in-person and via Zoom.

District 40 Mid-Year Cabinet Meeting Agenda

D40 Mid Year Convention

Lions Carol Marshall and Larry Langdon represented the Albuquerque Breakfast Club at the 107th Lions International Convention this year in Orlando, FL in July. We met up with elected for International Director, PCC Melissa Washburn and her husband Lion Johnny Washburn, PCC Gemma Ferguson, DG Frankie Davis and friends.

Service to others defines who we are. It is the very reason we exist as a global organization.