Kiwanis Club of Albuquerque

03/14/2026

Cool view from the Kiwanis cabin.

03/12/2026

Join us to hear speaker Dave Simon, Director of CABQ Parks and Recreation, on Monday, April 6.

Dave Simon has over 35 years of experience in the parks, conservation and recreation field. He has served as Director of the City of Albuquerque’s Parks and Recreation Department since March 2018. Dave provides overall leadership for a City department with an annual budget of $42 million that is responsible for nearly 300 neighborhood parks, 30,000 acres of open space, 15 aquatic facilities, four municipal golf courses, numerous sports and recreation facilities, and the world-famous Balloon Fiesta Park.

03/09/2026

Clean out your closet and make a difference. 👕

Join us for the 15th Annual Recyclothes Clothing Drive and help support K–12 students in need across Albuquerque.

Donate new or gently used clothing, shoes, and backpacks and receive a thank-you gift:
⛳ 2 FREE mini golf passes
🎬 1 FREE movie pass

📅 March 21, 2026
⏰ 11 AM – 4 PM
📍 12901 Indian School Rd NE (parking lot in front of the laser tag building)

Every donation helps a student show up confident and ready to learn.

Hinkle Fun Center Flix Brewhouse

03/05/2026

Join us for our meeting March 16. Our speaker will be Michael MacDonald of the New Mexico Hearing Aid and Tinnitus Center.

02/12/2026

Join us for our meeting February 16 with speaker Jason Eck, the Head Football Coach at UNM.

Eck was named head coach at UNM on December 14, 2024. He immediately created a positive impact with his dynamic optimism, colorful speech and savvy choices from “The Portal”, including his son, Linebacker Jaxton. They took the 2025 Lobos to a 9-4 record and a Bowl Game with Minnesota (Lost in OT), their best season since 2016.

02/12/2026

Service Project Alert!

Below is the link to sign up for the Roadrunner Food Bank project we are doing on Valentine's Day. We will be sorting and distributing food, just like the potential members above!

After you have selected the shift and noted the time and place, remember to click on the Save and Continue button at the very bottom of the page.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0B4FA8AD29A3F94-61727864-roadrunner #/

If you have any questions, please give me a call~

Thanks much, Debbie 505-450-3667

01/19/2026

Next stop: Albuquerque! Following a fantastic Midyear, we are thrilled to announce the 2026 District Convention at the Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid North, 5151 San Francisco Road NE, Albuquerque, NM, August 7-9, 2026.

Why you should join us:

The Venue: A $22M renovation with all meeting spaces on a single, accessible floor.

The Content: Classes on history, tech, and the future of Kiwanis service.

The Fun: Friday Night Foundation Pavilion dinner and local excursions to the ABQ BioPark or Santa Fe.

The Value: Special $150/night rate (link coming soon).

Pack your bags for an incredible weekend of fellowship and learning. See you there!

11/08/2025

Reminder!

Registration is open: https://k25.site.kiwanis.org/2025-club-leadership-education-cle/

Come and join us and learn the Essence of True Leadership with the upcoming Southwest District of Kiwanis International Club Leadership Education Training for all club officers and members.

Leadership isn't about doing everything yourself; it's about empowering others to rise. The moment you step into a leadership role, your job shifts from ex*****on to elevation. It's no longer just about getting things done; it's about inspiring, coaching, and guiding your team to operate at their highest level.

Great leaders understand their true impact lies in how many people they help grow. Your core responsibility is to foster a culture built on ownership, trust, and continuous development. When your team thrives, you thrive. Ultimately, the most effective way to lead is by bringing out the best in the people around you.

We plan to assist club leaders and members with these and more. Plan to join us! We look forward to seeing you in August!

11/08/2025

Did you know that Kiwanis International is hosting live trainings every day for Youth Protection Week? Learn more and register HERE: https://www.kiwanis.org/who-we-are/youth-protection/youth-protection-week/

11/08/2025

08/27/2025

Congrats and thank you to the new officers.

Congratulations to our 2025-2026 District Officers, Committee Chairs and Lieutenant Governors who were officially pinned this weekend at the Southwest District Convention in Laughlin, Nevada. We appreciate everyone who attended the event at Don Laughlin's Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino.

A huge shout-out to our Convention Chair, Lynn Gudin, and the District Convention Committee for their outstanding efforts in making this a successful event.

Let's make it a great year for the Southwest District of Kiwanis International! 💙