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Cornhole Tournament
1st Vice District Governor Joel Edwards and Clovis Club President Christi Edwards attended the VFW Cornhole Tournament to help support their group. Needless to say, there was double elimination and yes that's exactly how we went D-O-W-N!!! Two young ladies beat us the first game and then to young kids beat us the second time. I will definitely be more prepared for the next tournament, more than likely bribing someone to take my place!! All jokes aside, having an alliance with
Apr 11 min read


FARMINGTON EVENING LIONS CLUB DONATED TO NEW MEXICO LIONS OPERATION KIDSIGHT
During the District 40 Cabinet Meeting in Moriarity, NM on March 7, 2026, Farmington Evening Lions Club President Wesley W. Brown, Jr. presented a $500 check to Lion Rita Graham, who represented NM KidSight.
It is our club’s privilege to support NMLOK in their efforts to help all children of NM.
Apr 11 min read


D40 Convention in Carlsbad Bring your plaid and cowboy attire!
D40 Convention in Carlsbad
Bring your plaid and cowboy attire.
Apr 10 min read


EDGEWOOD LIONS WIN COMMUNITY AWARD
The Edgewood Lions Club won the Town of Edgewood’s Community on the Way (COW) Heart of Gold award for outstanding community service organization. This is the second year in a row that the Edgewood Lions won this award. Additionally, Lion Christie Boyer won the Furry Friends Award for her work promoting the Lions Leader Dog program across New Mexico.
Mar 311 min read


LCIF News
Thank you to everyone who supported the LCIF Melvin Jones Birthday Campaign and championed the effort to bring new donors to our global foundation. Your support helped us achieve our US$2 million goal and increased awareness of the powerful role LCIF plays in strengthening our service.
Mar 312 min read


Los Leones de Mesilla News
Los Leones de Mesilla handed out juice and cookies to elementary school children during the Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Wednesday, March 25th!Thank you Lions Dorothy, Liana, Stan, Lucy, Joe, Dutch, and Susie, for participating and bringing cheer to the community!!!
Mar 261 min read


Las Mesa Lions News
La Mesa Club helped out Peace Lutheran Church in Las Cruces for a food distribution of food for their community. Lions have big hearts to help anywhere.
Mar 261 min read


Lead to Serve, Serve to Lead with International President A.P. Singh
From the very beginning, Lions have welcomed everyone with a heart to serve — and that spirit shines especially bright when we engage younger generations. Young people bring fresh ideas, new energy and a passion for service that help keep our organization strong, relevant and growing.
To carry our mission into the next 100 years and beyond, we must continue inviting dynamic, service-minded people to stand alongside us.
Mar 242 min read


FRIDAY POPCORN AT THE VA HOSPITAL IN ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Lions Larry Langdon and Carol Marshall of the Albuquerque Breakfast Lions Club have been popping popcorn at the VA Hospital on Fridays. We started in June 2025. Popcorn is available at the VA Hospital on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. We are the Friday Poppers. We report on Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Mar 241 min read


Moriarty Lions Cub News
Moriarty Lions served the Veteran community by serving hot chocolate and water to the motorcycle escorts for the memorial wall dedication of names added this year. There was at least a hundred riders in the escort.
Mar 241 min read


April DG Letter
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
Mar 243 min read


SIXTH ANNUAL NMLDAP STRIDES CONTEST FOR DISTRICT 40!
SIXTH ANNUAL NMLDAP STRIDES CONTEST FOR DISTRICT 40!
The $200, $150 and $100 prizes again will go to our Lions Clubs International Foundation to be credited to each club’s Melvin Jones Fellow fund! Here’s your chance to increase your club’s health and Club Melvin fund to honor a Lion or community member deserving of recognition.
Feb 271 min read


Las Cruces De Noche Lions Club Partnered with Freedom Church of Las Cruces
Las Cruces De Noche Lions Club Partnered with Freedom Church of Las Cruces to distribute Blessing Bags to 23 members of the homeless population on Valentine's Day! The reactions were PRICELESS!
Feb 270 min read


New Mexico Lions Operation KidSight News
Hey if a barber can have a pole....KidSight can have glasses....right?
Feb 270 min read


La Mesa Lions News
La Mesa Lions club went to a Save a Life Saturday in La Mesa , NM to learn hands on CPR and a Heimlich Maneuver. Our Highway clean up on Hwy 28 for two miles.
Feb 271 min read


Global Women's Symposium
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.
Feb 271 min read


Los Leones De Mesilla Lions Club Free Shred Day
FREE SHRED DAY
OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY
Mesilla Town Hall, 2231 Avenida de Mesilla
Saturday, March 14, 2026
10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
Bring your unwanted statements; bank information; other non-needed paper items to be shredded today.
NO Metal or Plastic -- Please
Feb 271 min read


Black Pearl Boxing
Clovis Evening Lions help Black Pearl Boxing take admission at the door.
Feb 271 min read

Make Your Mark
Join the New Mexico Lions Club to make a lasting impact in your community through service, vision care, and local outreach.
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