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20,000 Enchiladas Served as Community Gathers for Half-Century Tradition
Basic Education and Literacy Community Service
Members of the Rotary Club of Ruidoso serve residents during the 50th Anniversary Enchilada Dinner & Bingo Night
 

Ruidoso, NM — October 28, 2025

The line stretched out the door of the Ruidoso Convention Center just before 5 p.m. on October 28 as residents arrived for the Rotary Club of Ruidoso's 50th Anniversary Enchilada Dinner and Bingo Night. By the time the last bingo number was called, the club had served more than 20,000 handmade enchiladas to around 600 people and raised over $14,000 for scholarships—a new record for the beloved community event.

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30 Years of Brisket: Texico-Farwell Rotary Fuels FFA Auction That's Raised Over $1 Million
Vocational Service Youth Service

Rotarians Lincoln Devault and JayBe Barrett help load dozens of briskets onto the cooker

Farwell, Texas — March 25, 2025

The smell of dozens of slow-cooked briskets filled the air at Farwell High School as more than 400 people gathered for the annual FFA Auction—a tradition that has raised over $1 million for local agriculture education since 1995.

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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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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. - Mar. 14, 2026 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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