Recently our club members (Carlsbad Community Lions Club), along with some help from the Carlsbad Downtown Lions Club members participated in The Hand Project - assembling prosthetic hand kits that will help restore independence, confidence, and opportunity for individuals around the world.

2026 District 40 Convention Minutes

Carlsbad Community Lions Club Golf Tournament

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!

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

Official Call for Nominations

Our District is now showing a growth of 27 members giving us a 3.2% increase. There is still time to meet our District targets and finish out the year on a strong note.

Yes, it is that time again. With the help of D40 LIONS, your New Mexico Lions Eye Foundation was able to support two cataract surgeries before the end of 2025….and there are 2 more applications in the works. Lions, the Foundation still needs your assistance. It takes funds to fulfill the dreams of those who need help. As of January 26th, there are 933 Lion Members in our District. Which one of You wants to step up and be the first to buy?

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.

This August, the Carlsbad Downtown Lions Club is hosting its Service Carnival—a lively community gathering dedicated to connecting residents with local service clubs and nonprofit groups in a festive, family‑friendly setting.