D40 Convention in Carlsbad Bring your plaid and cowboy attire.

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.

Lions and Leos around the world inspire others through service and generosity that bring meaningful change to people and communities, locally and globally, empowered by LCIF grants and programs.

As LCIF Coordinator for District 40, I ask for your club’s support in advancing the Lions Clubs International Foundation mission of empowering volunteers and serving communities. Currently, 19 out of 46 New Mexico clubs have contributed to LCIF; our goal is to increase participation by June 2026. A suggested donation of $20 per member will help us reach more people and work toward a 50% club donation goal.

Join the Recurring Donor Program This March As March approaches—a month often associated with luck and new beginnings—we encourage you to participate in the Recurring Donor Program. By making a recurring gift, you can help bring hope and opportunity to communities in need, turning good fortune into meaningful change.

At the annual Lovington Lions Picnic on June 13th, Lion Diana Donoho was honored with the prestigious Melvin Jones Plaque

Lion Rhonda Jones of the Carlsbad Heights Lions Club was awarded a Melvin Jones Fellowship by DG Frankie Davis. Congratulations Rhonda!