Join Us!
Experience the
Lions Club of Taos
"We Serve"
For nearly 99 years, our membership has actively been making Taos
and surrounding communities a better place to live.
We welcome new members with the same commitment to service.
We have been voted the Best Civic Organization in Taos for 2024, 2025 & 2026
Thank you, Taos!
Taos Lions at a Glance
We are 67 members strong. Our membership comes from diverse backgrounds, but we all share one common value: we are committed to serving our community. You probably already know the Lions Club has made Tio Vivo available to generations of kids; but did you know we also put 76 US Flags around the Taos Plaza on major holidays? Did you know we are behind the free eye screenings at all Taos county schools? In the Fall of 2025 we launched our Kids Eye Van. Free exams and glasses to Taos children. These are just a few of our club projects, read on to learn about the many other ways we serve the Taos community.
Ways we help our Community of
Taos, New Mexico
Meaningful Service, Unforgettable Experiences
Kidsight Eye Screening
&
Kids Eye Van
We are the
Knights of the Blind!
We organize and conduct free vision screening to all Taos students.
Fall 2025 - the New Kids Eye Van was introduced to all 24 Taos Schools!
The goal of TEBS is to help elders maintain high quality of life and health. This program provides free guidance to elders and their families as to sources of care - including care at home from the network of Respite Caregivers supported by the Lions.
Flags on the Taos Plaza
Our members proudly place 76 US Flags around the Taos Plaza for most major holidays. We believe in displaying our patriotic spirit. You can be a Sponsor! Contact us!
Taos Lions help where we can by supporting other charitable organizations who are doing good work throughout the Taos community.
For 87 years, the Lions Club has been bringing smiles to kids and parents alike. Tio Vivo is a New Mexico treasure.
We partner with three local eye care professionals to subsidize eye exams, eyeglasses, and cataract surgery for local residents in need.
We collect unneeded eyeglasses and redistribute them to those who can benefit from clearer vision.
We help students fill the needs of Taos through financial aid in the fields of Nursing, EMT training, CDL licensing, and CNA training.
Would you like to support our efforts?
We welcome all donations of time, talent or treasure.
Please reach out to us at TaosLions@gmail.com
Direct donations can be made through PayPal or credit card by clicking the button directly below.
100% of all donations go directly to our Programs! Donations can also be mailed to us at
PO Box 199 Taos, NM 87571
Responding to a call from Helen Keller in 1925, to be "Knights of the Blind", the Lions Club has been focused on vision issues. We use up-to-date technology to screen the eyes of every Taos County student (with parental consent) to identify vision impairments as early as possible. We have been proudly providing this free service for nearly twenty years. Fall of 2025 we have screened over 3,100 school children in Taos County's 24 schools! As well, we provided free Eye exams and glasses for over 250 children in the Kids Eye Van!
Meeting & Activities Schedule
We typically meet the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month
June 4, 2026 Next Dinner Meeting Martrys Steakhouse 5:30 p.m.
July 16, 2026 Next Lunch Meeting - Taos Country Club 11:30 a.m.
All are welcome to attend. RSVP taoslions@gmail.com
Join us for the Lions Yard Sale on June 19-20, 2026!
Stay tuned for the location details.
Don't miss out on great deals and treasures!
Flags on the Plaza
Come Join us!
Flags on the Plaza will be placed on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. for Memorial Day. We welcome your participation! It usually takes ½ hour to 45 minutes. Take down at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, May 25th. Other Dates in 2026: June 14th, Flag Day; July 4th, Independence Day; August 7th - Purple Heart Day; Sept. 11th, Patriots Day; Oct. 12, Indigenous Peoples' Day; Nov. 11, Veterans Day
Subject to change due to weather or other circumstances beyond our control. Check for latest info here or email: taoslions@gmail.com
Tio Vivo Carousel
Tio Vivo will be set up at the Taos Fiesta July 17-19, 2026 and Touch-a-Truck in August of 2026. If you are interested in being part of "Friends of Tio Vivo," a group of people who want to help with Tio Vivo, follow us on Facebook - Friends of Tio Vivo - Taos, New Mexico or email us at TaosLions@gmail.com. If you would like to help us set up or run the Carousel please contact us for details. We love community involvement.
Lions Club of Taos
Contact Us
Lions Club of Taos
PO Box 199
Taos, NM 87571
Wayne Rutherford, President