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Congratulations to all Lions who performed Service during the Service week of Hunger, there were so many great ideas on how to Serve. It is always amazing to see how D40  Lions perform when presented with new challenges.

During the Melvin Jones Birthday party celebration, twenty committed members representing six Albuquerque clubs gathered to commemorate the event. The gathering fostered a spirit of unity, enabling participants to review their shared accomplishments, cultivate collaborative efforts, and engage in meaningful discussions rooted in the Lions Club’s core values of service, compassion, and community engagement.

Los Leones de Mesilla in January although they did not meet on their regular meeting dates. I had visited Las Cruces De Noche and learned of 24 Blessing Bags they were assembling for Feb 14 distribution to the homeless. Lion Lucy arranged the donation of toothbrushes and Lion Susie donated complimentary toothpaste. We donated over 70 pounds of canned goods to Casa de Perigrinos on Jan 22nd. Ms. Hollie Gildar, Burrell college, assisted with a donation of 50 pounds.

Albuquerque Breakfast Lions Club shared dinner on Wednesday, January 7th, at Trombino’s restaurant on Academy. We sure know how to celebrate Lions !

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who generously contributed to our recent Pet Food Drive during the Hunger Service Project week. Thanks to your overwhelming support, the drive was a tremendous success.

Hello Lions, we are excited to announce a new program designed to recognize and appreciate those who make recurring donations to LCIF. When the program launches around the third quarter of this year (February), both current recurring donors and new participants will be acknowledged for their ongoing support. As part of this recognition, donors will receive a personal thank-you note, an LCIF pen, and the inaugural pin in this exclusive set.

Getting ready for distribution for families in La Mesa.

As we move forward into the year, I encourage every Lion to embrace opportunities for leadership development, to mentor or to be mentored, and to invite others to join our mission. Together, united in service and purpose, we will continue to grow stronger and make a better District.  Lions, please check out the LionsUSA.org website it has many different programs in developing your skills in growth, recruiting or personal development.

It's a family affair at Carlsbad Downtown Lions, putting out flags for MLK day.

2nd VDG Information

On Saturday, December 19, 2025, New Mexico Lions Clubs arrived early to prepare for our annual Christmas party for the young people at the Ranches. This year, we had approximately 23 residents to whom we gave gifts.

As a Lion, you are a leader in your community. Your belief in service and your desire to make a difference — both at home and around the world — are what inspired you to become a Lion.

Last fiscal year, LCIF granted more than US$8 million in disaster relief to communities devastated by wildfires, floods and other natural disasters. But disasters don’t wait and neither can relief. Your gift today sustains the critical grants that allow Lions to respond the moment help is needed most.

Joy Junction had its annual Christmas Dinner for the Hungry on December 19, 2025. It was held at the downtown Convention Center in Albuquerque, NM. The Lions Club Members were invited to serve as greeters at the entrance.

Lion Christie Boyer being presented with Life Membership by DG Lion Frankie Davis. Congratulations Lion Christie! New Members being inducted by DG Lion Frankie Davis.

Members of the Albuquerque Breakfast and Edgewood Lions Clubs volunteered at the Roadrunner Food Bank on January 5th as part of the Lions International Hunger Week of Service. The members worked filled, sealed, labeled and packed twenty 1 pound bags of food in 20 boxes that will be given to food pantries across central New Mexico.

Tickets are now available. Come join us for an exciting Valentine's Day. Light refreshments, Music, Dancing, Costume Contest, Door Prizes, King Crowning, Silent Auction! Lots of Fun and Excitement! Come join us! Tickets $25. 

Lovington Lion honored and Annual Christmas party.

The 2025 Las Cruces community votes are in and the New Mexico Lions Operation KidSight was the number 2 community organization this year. Congratulations!