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.

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!

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.

Celebrating a very successful Mardi Gras/Valentine fundraiser Feb. 14, Sandia Mountain Lions Club was pleased to join with Moriarty Lions Club with members of both cooperating for the event. We are grateful for support from the community, neighboring Edgewood Lions Club, and District 40 Governor Frankie Davis. All proceeds with help both Clubs support community and international Lions projects.

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.

Join our District Governor Frankie for an hour of open conversation. Bring your questions, concerns, and ideas to Frankie about your club and our district.  This month’s topic of conversation is:  “What is your club’s favorite event to host?” COME AND CHAT!   Join the Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85700638531?pwd=hzzQIjMAKP84YkNbnzAHAdD4PmiOjx.1

Clovis Evening Lions help Black Pearl Boxing take admission at the door.

VDG Joel Edwards was invited to speak at the Portales, NM meeting.

Clovis Evening Lions help our local florist delivery flowers Valentines Day. It is so rewarding to see people smile when they receive their flowers.

Kidsight is Clovis Evening Lions favorite project. Helping kids is so rewarding.

Helping kids is what the Clovis Evening Lions is all about.

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?

Lions Participated in Event Hosted by the Rio Grande Prep Institute

Albuquerque Breakfast and Edgewood Lions Hunger Week of Service

February Chat with the DG

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.

Sometimes the best community service projects are the ones filled with laughter, good food, and a little problem-solving. Recently, the Albuquerque Northeast Lions Club brought all three together for the residents of the Wellsley Home.

Lions Clubs International is more than a service organization—it’s a global movement of compassionate people working together to meet critical needs in their communities and around the world.

Your 2025–2026 Region, Zone, and Cabinet Chairs are officially in place!

Welcome to the NEW Roar—your expanded source for all the latest news from Lions International District 40, serving New Mexico and parts of eastern Arizona!