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Year of Cheer: District 5520 Delivers 2,129 Moments of Hope to Hospitalized Children
Community Service Youth Service

Albuquerque, NM & El Paso, TX — December 2025

When children arrive at UNM Children's Hospital or El Paso Children's Hospital, many are facing not just medical challenges but life-altering transitions—including entrance into the foster care system. For these children, a small gift can provide a moment of normalcy in circumstances that feel anything but normal.

That's the mission behind Year of Cheer, a District 5520 initiative led by the Rotary Club of Albuquerque Del Norte in partnership with UNM Children's Hospital and El Paso Children's Hospital, both members of the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.

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El Paso Winefest Celebrates 12 Years of Community Support with Record Attendance
Community Service

El Paso, TX — November 1, 2025

Downtown El Paso transformed into a celebration of wine, food, and community impact as the Rotary Club of El Paso hosted its 12th Annual El Paso Winefest on Día de los Muertos.

The event drew record attendance and stronger sponsorship support than previous years, raising funds that directly support local Rotary initiatives—most notably the club's Christmas Children's Party, a tradition serving 4,500 Head Start children that has run for over a century.

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25,000 Meals Packed: Los Alamos Rotary Feeds Northern New Mexico Families
Community Service

In just six hours on a Saturday morning, volunteers at Crossroads Bible Church in Los Alamos assembled 25,000 meals for families across northern New Mexico.

The Rotary Club of Los Alamos partnered with Meals of Hope and The Food Depot for their annual meal-packing event, bringing together volunteers of all ages and abilities to address food insecurity in the region. From 9 AM to 3 PM, assembly lines of volunteers measured, scooped, sealed, and boxed nutritious meals that will reach families through local food distribution networks.

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Upcoming Events
Pre‑PELS I
Jan. 17, 2026 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Be A Vibrant Club Workshop
Jan. 31, 2026 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Pre‑PELS II
Feb. 21, 2026 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
AG/LG Training
Feb. 27, 2026 1:00 p.m. – Feb. 28, 2026 12:00 p.m.
President Elect Learning Seminar
President Elect Learning Seminar
Mar. 13, 2026 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time (UTC-06:00)
2600 Louisiana Blvd NE
District Conference 2026 Santa Fe
District Conference 2026 Santa Fe
Apr. 09, 2026 – Apr. 11, 2026
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Greetings, Fellow Rotary Members and Visitors

Welcome to Rotary District 5520 serving New Mexico and West Texas.  We are part of Rotary International, which sees a world where people "Unite for Good" and take action to create lasting change across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.  Our District provides the support, resources and learning opportunities necessary for clubs to thrive, grow, and make a significant impact. When we serve in our community, we move incrementally closer to a more peaceful world. If you want to be a part of an international organization that has the audacity to believe we can change the world and the tenacity to stick to it, join us under the banner of Rotary and Unite for Good. 
 
Tom Simon
District Governor 5520 2025-26
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