Borderland BMW Meetup at Desert Oak Barbecue Cowtown in El Paso
2024-03-03 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | Desert Oak Barbecue Cowtown, 11411 Gateway Blvd. W, El Paso, Texas, 79936
The next NM BMW CCA Borderland Region First Sunday Meetup will be Sunday, March 3rd, 11:00 am at Desert Oak Barbecue Cowtown, 11411 Gateway Blvd. W in El Paso. Join us for BMWs and Brunch!
Desert Oak Barbecue has oak-smoked BBQ, comfort-food sides & banana pudding, offered in rustic digs with outdoor seating. It’s not only a local favorite but has also had plenty of national attention. The restaurant was featured in 2019 on the Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” before landing a spot on the Texas Monthly Top 50 barbecue list in 2022.
The Borderland Region gatherings on the first Sunday of the month help build the community for BMW owners in west Texas, southern New Mexico, and northern Chihuahua in addition to the regular chapter events.

Cardinal Point Drive West to Bibo, NM
2024-03-09 10:00 - 15:00 | Los Lunas Walmart, 2250 Main St NW, Los Lunas, New Mexico, 87031
Join the BMW Car Club of America New Mexico Chapter on Saturday, March 9, 2024, for a drive to Bibo, approximately 13 miles north of Laguna on NM 279. We will meet in the Los Lunas Walmart parking lot at 10:00 am and hit the road by 10:30 am. Our route will take us west along New Mexico 6 and portions of Old Route 66, past Laguna Pueblo before turning northwards on 279 to the Bibo Bar and Grille. Should be an excellent opportunity to drop your top and break out the sunscreen before diving into what’s reported to be one of New Mexico’s best green chile cheeseburgers!

Sandia BMW Wheels & Coffee Meet and Greet
2024-03-16 08:30 - 10:30 | Sandia BMW, 6001 Pan American Frwy. NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87109
Join the BMW Car Club of America New Mexico Chapter for an informal meet and greet at Sandia BMW’s Wheels & Coffee, Saturday, March 16, 2024 from 8:30 am to 10:30 am.

Spring Tour to the NM Museum of Space History in Alamogordo
2024-04-07 08:15 - 15:00 | New Mexico Museum of Space History, 3198 State Route 2001, Alamogordo, New Mexico, 88310
Join the BMW Car Club of America New Mexico Chapter on Sunday, April 7, 2024, for a drive to the New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo, NM. We will meet at the Walmart Supercenter parking lot, 700 6th St in Socorro at 8:15 am and leave by 8:45 am to meet the NM BMW CCA Borderland group at Rockin’ BZ Burgers in Alamogordo at 11:00 am for lunch. We will then go to the Space Museum around 12:30 pm and folks can join a guided tour or check it out on their own, leaving when they are done.
For those who are up for extending their astro-celestial adventure, a small ad-hoc entourage will be departing afterwards and heading east into Texas to view the coming solar eclipse. If interested in participating, email president@nmbmwcca.org for details and to sign up.

Borderland BMW Meetup at Rockin' BZ Burgers in Alamogordo
2024-04-07 11:00 - 14:00 | Rockin’ BZ Burgers, 3005 N White Sands Blvd., Alamogordo, New Mexico, 88310
The next NM BMW CCA Borderland Region First Sunday Meetup will be 11:00 am, Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Rockin’ BZ Burgers, 3005 N White Sands Blvd in Alamogordo. We will be joined there by other members from the BMW CCA New Mexico Chapter. Following lunch, we will head out to the nearby New Mexico Museum of Space History.
In USA Today’s “Top Ten” popular vote feature, readers once selected Rockin’ BZ as the tenth best green chile cheeseburger in New Mexico. Rockin BZ Burgers serves a never frozen, hand made, high quality ground chuck angus patty on a made fresh daily potato bun. Owned by the father and son duo of Rusty and Cody Childress, Rockin’ BZ is named for Rusty’s father-in-law Buz Zink’s cattle brand. A true Southern New Mexican, Rusty uses only green chile from Young Guns in Hatch. They also serve chicken strips/sandwiches, hot dogs, corn dogs, a variety of sides and their famous Philly Cheesesteak.
The Borderland Region gatherings on the first Sunday of the month help build the community for BMW owners in west Texas, southern New Mexico, and northern Chihuahua in addition to the regular chapter events.
If you have suggestions for BMW events in southern New Mexico or the El Paso area, contact borderland@nmbmwcca.org.

Sandia BMW Wheels & Coffee Meet and Greet
2024-04-20 08:30 - 10:30 | Sandia BMW, 6001 Pan American Frwy. NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87109
Join the BMW Car Club of America New Mexico Chapter for an informal meet and greet at Sandia BMW’s Wheels & Coffee, Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 8:30 am to 10:30 am.

Borderland BMW Meetup At Ardovino's Desert Crossing In Sunland Park
2024-05-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Ardovino’s Desert Crossing, 1 Ardovinos Dr, Sunland Park, New Mexico, 88063
The next NM BMW CCA Borderland Region First Sunday Meetup will be 10:00 am, Sunday, May 5, 2024 at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing, at 1 Ardovinos Dr, Sunland Park, NM. Weather permitting, the patio is a great place for dining and conversation over some really good food. Join us for BMWs and Brunch!
Uncle Frank Ardovino
Frank Ardovino, an Italian immigrant, served in the U.S. Cavalry and was stationed in El Paso. He was a fan of the finer things in life and enjoyed entertaining people. In 1949 he opened Ardovino’s Roadside Inn, a fine dining and gambling establishment for high rollers, in what was then called Anapra. By the time of his death in 1973 the place was run down and closed. Decades later his grandniece, Marina Ardovino and her brother Robert restored the historic property. Today, Ardovino’s Desert Crossing is an homage to Uncle Frank. Memorabilia and artifacts from years past adorn the walls. Forgotten spaces throughout the property are now fertile gardens, and products from local, family owned farms are used whenever possible.
The Borderland Region gatherings on the first Sunday of the month help build the community for BMW owners in west Texas, southern New Mexico, and northern Chihuahua in addition to the regular chapter events.

Sandia BMW Wheels & Coffee Meet and Greet
2024-05-18 08:30 - 10:30 | Sandia BMW, 6001 Pan American Frwy. NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87109
Join the BMW Car Club of America New Mexico Chapter for an informal meet and greet at Sandia BMW’s Wheels & Coffee, Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 8:30 am to 10:30 am.

2024 BMW Clean Car Show at the NM Veterans Memorial
2024-05-26 10:00 - 13:00 | New Mexico Veterans Memorial, 1100 Louisiana Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM, 87108
Come show off your clean BMW and support the New Mexico Veterans Memorial on Sunday, May 26, 2024 for the BMW Car Club of America New Mexico Chapter Clean Car Show. We will start at 10 am and finish by 1 pm. There will be no judging, but we will have a People’s Choice competition, so be sure to register with us when you come in. The winner will receive some awesome BMW swag. We will be in the North parking lot of the beautiful Veterans Park at 1100 Louisiana Blvd SE in Albuquerque. If you have a BMW ‘Z’, look for the popular “Z Corral” in the NE corner of the parking lot.
You do not need to be a member of the BMW Car Club of America to participate, nor is there a registration fee. However, we do ask that you consider supporting the New Mexico Veterans Memorial in their efforts to help us remember and honor the many veterans who have made a difference serving our country. Cash donations are fine, or you can make checks payable to the New Mexico Veterans Memorial, Inc., a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

Borderland BMW Drive to Ruidoso through the Sacramento Mountains
2024-06-02 09:00 - 15:00 | Lowe’s Home Improvement Alamogordo, 4201 N Scenic Dr, Alamogordo, New Mexico, 88310
The June NM BMW CCA Borderland Region First Sunday Meetup will be Sunday, June 2, 2024 for a drive to Ruidoso, NM through the Sacramento Mountains on NM 244. We will meet at 9:00 am in Alamogordo at Lowes and drive to Cloudcroft, then on to the Cornerstone Bakery, 1712 Sudderth Dr. in Ruidoso for brunch.
The Borderland Region gatherings on the first Sunday of the month help build the community for BMW owners in west Texas, southern New Mexico, and northern Chihuahua in addition to the regular chapter events.

BMW Tech Session in Santa Fe
2024-06-08 10:00 - 15:00 | Phil Undercuffler’s Shop, 7505 Mallard Way, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 87507
On Saturday, June 8, 2024, join the BMW Car Club of America New Mexico Chapter for a Tech Session at Phil Undercuffler’s shop, where we’ll learn tips and tricks for performing basic maintenance for your BMW following Mike Miller’s “Old School” service recommendations. We’ll be walking through the steps required to perform a valve clearance adjustment on multiple different BMW engines as well as performing an oil change and mechanical inspection. Meet at 7505 Mallard Way near Santa Fe Spirits Distillery at 10 am sharp, and we’ll walk from there a short distance to Phil’s shop. Bring your technical questions! Afterwards we’ll take a celebratory drive down New Mexico 14 for a no-host lunch at the Highway 14 Headquarters of Beer Creek Brewing Company.

Sandia BMW Wheels & Coffee Meet and Greet
2024-06-15 08:30 - 10:30 | Sandia BMW, 6001 Pan American Frwy. NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87109
Join the BMW Car Club of America New Mexico Chapter for an informal meet and greet at Sandia BMW’s Wheels & Coffee, Saturday, June 15, 2024 from 8:30 am to 10:30 am.

Borderland BMW Meetup at Rulis' International Kitchen in El Paso
2024-07-07 10:00 - 12:30 | Rulis’ International Kitchen, 4176 N. Mesa, El Paso, Texas, 79902
The July 2024 NM BMW CCA Borderland Region First Sunday Meetup will be Sunday, July 7, 2024 at Rulis’ International Kitchen, 4176 N. Mesa in El Paso at 10:00 am. Chef Rulis has a unique twist on contemporary international cuisine. Last year he shared with us his experience appearing on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. Come enjoy fellowship, car talk and good food.
The Borderland Region gatherings on the first Sunday of the month help build the community for BMW owners in west Texas, southern New Mexico, and northern Chihuahua in addition to the regular chapter events.
If you have suggestions for events in southern New Mexico or the El Paso area, contact borderland@nmbmwcca.org.

Cardinal Point Drive North to Jemez Springs
2024-07-13 09:00 - 16:30 | Nambe Falls Travel Center, 17730 US-84 Frontage, Santa Fe, 87506
Join the BMW Car Club of America New Mexico Chapter for a drive to Jemez Springs, NM on Saturday, July 13, 2024. We will meet at the Nambe Falls Travel Center in Pojoaque at 9:00 am and plan on a 9:30 departure. From there, participants will drive to White Rock Overlook to enjoy the view and use the restrooms. The next stop will be the Valles Caldera, where we will pause at the overlook for a photo opportunity.
The group will then proceed to Jemez Springs for lunch at Los Ojos Restaurant and Saloon. After lunch, we will take a scenic drive through the Jemez mountains towards the Seven Springs Fish Hatchery. Continuing on NM 4 to US 550, we will stop at the Watatowa Visitor Center and Red Rocks Convenience Store for a museum visit, snacks, gas, and restrooms. Finally, we will head back home via US 550 to Bernalillo, then continue to Albuquerque, Santa Fe, or our respective destinations.

Sandia BMW Wheels & Coffee Meet and Greet
2024-07-20 08:30 - 10:30 | Sandia BMW, 6001 Pan American Frwy. NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87109
Join the BMW Car Club of America New Mexico Chapter for an informal Meet and Greet at Sandia BMW’s Wheels & Coffee, Saturday, July 20, 2024 from 8:30 am to 10:30 am.

Drive 4 Corners 2024 Meet in Durango
2024-08-02 10:00 - 2024-08-04 17:00 | Fairfield Inn & Suites Durango, 21719 US-160, Durango, Colorado, 81301
Drive 4 Corners 2024 will take place in Durango, Colorado from August 2nd to 4th, 2024. The annual D4C event gathers a group of BMW enthusiasts from the Rocky Mountain region for scenic driving adventures and socializing. Click here for more information and to register for the event. Pre-registration is necessary and requires a registration fee of $85 per person, which covers dinners, a shirt, and giveaways.
The New Mexico chapter will convene a caravan into Durango. The caravan will meet on Friday, August 2nd at 10 AM at Santa Fe Brewing, 37 Fire Pl, Santa Fe. Be sure to have a full tank of gas. We will stop for lunch along the way and plan to arrive in Durango somewhere around 3 PM that day. Email Rob Anthony, New Mexico Chapter Driving Events Coordinator, at dec@nmbmwcca.org, if you plan to join the NM group caravan to D4C.

2024 Borderland BMW Drive Over The Black Range
2024-08-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Las Cruces Whataburger on University Ave., 190 E University Ave, Las Cruces, New Mexico, 88005
The next NM BMW CCA Borderland Region First Sunday Meetup will be August 4, 2024 for our annual drive over the Black Range from San Lorenzo to Hillsboro. We will meet at 8:00 am in the Whataburger parking lot at 190 E University Ave and South Valley Dr. in Las Cruces. We’ll caravan to Deming on I-10 to US 180, past City of the Rocks on NM 61 to San Lorenzo. The section on NM 152 from San Lorenzo to Hillsboro is a twisty, scenic mountain road for your BMW to show its stuff. We should arrive in Hatch for lunch and award-winning green chile cheeseburgers at Sparky’s.
The Borderland Region gatherings on the first Sunday of the month help build the community for BMW owners in west Texas, southern New Mexico, and northern Chihuahua in addition to the regular chapter events. If you have suggestions for events in southern New Mexico or the El Paso area, contact borderland@nmbmwcca.org.

2024 New Mexico Chapter Ice Cream Social
2024-08-15 19:00 - 20:30 | I Scream Ice Cream, 2000 Carlisle Blvd NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87110
Join us for an evening of camaraderie and ice cream indulgence with other BMW enthusiasts for an old-fashioned Ice Cream Social hosted by the BMW Car Club of America New Mexico Chapter. The social will be at I Scream Ice Cream in Albuquerque – 2000 Carlisle Blvd NE beginning at 7 pm on Thursday evening, August 15, 2024. This is definitely kid-friendly, so bring the family. See you there!

Aug 2024 Sandia BMW Wheels & Coffee Meet and Greet
2024-08-17 08:30 - 10:30 | Sandia BMW, 6001 Pan American Frwy. NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87109
Join the BMW Car Club of America New Mexico Chapter for an informal Meet and Greet at Sandia BMW’s Wheels & Coffee, Saturday, August 17, 2024 from 8:30 am to 10:30 am.

September 2024 Borderland BMW Meetup at Lucy's Restaurant in El Paso
2024-09-01 09:00 - 11:00 | Lucy’s Restaurant, 4119 N. Mesa, El Paso, Texas, 79902
The September New Mexico BMW CCA Borderland Region First Sunday Meetup will be Sunday, September 1, 2024 at Lucy’s Restaurant, 4119 N. Mesa in El Paso at 9:00 am. Lucy’s has been around since 1978, continuing founder Lucy Lepe’s tradition of homestyle Mexican food with every recipe intact. Come enjoy fellowship, BMW talk and good food!

Sep 2024 Sandia BMW Wheels & Coffee Meet and Greet
2024-09-21 08:30 - 10:30 | Sandia BMW, 6001 Pan American Frwy. NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87109
Join the BMW Car Club of America New Mexico Chapter for an informal Meet and Greet at Sandia BMW’s Wheels & Coffee, Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 8:30 am to 10:30 am.

X Drives America Handoff at the VLA
2024-09-22 09:30 - 17:00 | Walmart in Socorro, 700 6th St, Socorro, New Mexico, 87801
Join the BMW Car Club of America New Mexico Chapter for a scenic drive to the Very Large Array (VLA) southwest of Socorro, NM, on Sunday, September 22nd. We’ll gather at the Walmart Supercenter parking lot in Socorro at 9:30 am before heading to the VLA Visitor Center. There, we’ll meet up with the BMW CCA Sonora Chapter from Tucson for the hand off of the X Drives America relay. After a tour of the VLA, we’ll enjoy lunch at Tumbleweeds Diner in nearby Magdalena, NM.
The VLA requests a headcount for the tour, so please RSVP below with the number of attendees and their names. Thanks!

9th Annual Convertible Cars to the Crest Cruise
2024-09-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Smiths on Tramway and Central, 200 Tramway Blvd. SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico
The 9th Annual Convertible Cars Cruise to the Crest will be held Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 10:00 am to noon. The drive will be up old Route 66 and NM 14 to Sandia Crest. All makes and models of convertible cars, Jeeps, etc. are welcome! This is National Public Lands Day which means free parking at Sandia Crest. They will meet once again at Smith’s on Tramway and Central.
This is a non-BMW CCA Event.

BMW Borderland Second Annual Drive to Sunspot and Cloudcroft, NM
2024-10-06 09:00 - 17:00 | Lowe’s Home Improvement Alamogordo, 4201 N Scenic Dr, Alamogordo, New Mexico, 88310
The October 2024 NM BMW CCA Borderland Region First Sunday Meetup will be on the 6th for the Second Annual Drive Through the Sacramento Mountains to Sunspot, NM for a visit to the NMSU Sunspot Solar Observatory Visitor Center. Following the visit, we will have lunch at the Cloudcroft Brewing Company in Cloudcroft. We will meet in the Lowe’s parking lot in Alamogordo at 9 am and depart from there on the hour drive to the observatory.
Please note that the Sunspot Solar Observatory is located at an elevation of 9200 ft, so it is a good idea to pace yourself and stay hydrated if you are not accustomed to high elevations. The weather in Sunspot varies with the seasons and temperatures are typically 20-30 degrees cooler than in Alamogordo. Dress appropriately and bring layers of clothing.
The Borderland Region gatherings on the first Sunday of the month help build the community for BMW owners in west Texas, southern New Mexico, and northern Chihuahua in addition to the regular chapter events. If you have suggestions for events in southern New Mexico or the El Paso area, contact borderland@nmbmwcca.org.

2024 Karl Fox Memorial Fall Tour to Mesa Verde and Telluride
2024-10-12 08:00 - 2024-10-13 17:00 | Apache Nugget Travel Center, Junction 537- US, US-550, Cuba, New Mexico, 87013
The 2024 annual BMW CCA New Mexico Chapter Karl Fox Memorial Fall Tour will take place on Saturday, October 12th and Sunday, October 13th, 2024. This year’s event will feature exhilarating drives and activities in the Four Corners area and scenic southwest Colorado. After spending an afternoon exploring cliff dwellings of the Ancestral Pueblo people in Mesa Verde National Park, we will enjoy a group dinner and lodging within the park. The following day, we will wind our way along the western slopes of the gorgeous San Juan Mountains through vistas of golden Aspen groves before taking a gondola into Telluride for lunch.
A limited number of King View rooms have been held for the group at the Mesa Verde Far View Lodge at a negotiated rate of $132/night + tax. Call Dana Timmons directly at either 970-529-4422 or 970-529-4730 to book your room at this special BMW car club rate.
Meet at the Apache Nugget Travel Center on US 550 just north of Cuba for an 8 am departure on October 12th.
Please also RSVP below with the number of attendees and their names so arrangements for meals and activities may be made.
We look forward to seeing you at this year’s Karl Fox Memorial Fall Tour!

Oct 2024 Sandia BMW Wheels & Coffee Meet and Greet
2024-10-19 08:30 - 10:30 | Sandia BMW, 6001 Pan American Frwy. NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87109
Join the BMW Car Club of America New Mexico Chapter for an informal Meet and Greet at Sandia BMW’s Wheels & Coffee, Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 8:30 am to 10:30 am.

Nov 2024 Borderland BMW Lunch at Chope’s in La Mesa, NM
2024-11-03 12:00 - 14:00 | Chope’s Town Cafe and Bar, 16145 NM 28, La Mesa, New Mexico, 88044
The November 2024 NM BMW CCA Borderland Region First Sunday Meetup will be November 3, 2024 for a noon lunch at the historic Chope’s Town Cafe and Bar in La Mesa, NM. The Cafe is located about 17 miles south of Las Cruces at 16145 NM 28.
Named for José “Chope” Benavides, the son of original proprietors Longina and Margarito Benavides, the restaurant was established in 1915 when Longina opened her home to sell enchiladas to local residents. Son José, who took over the restaurant in the 1940s, was nicknamed Chope by his father because he constantly wore chopos (overalls). Chope’s has been placed in the New Mexico Register of Cultural Properties and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Besides enchiladas, they are known for their chile rellenos.
The Borderland Region gatherings on the first Sunday of the month help build the community for BMW owners in west Texas, southern New Mexico, and northern Chihuahua in addition to the regular chapter events.
If you have suggestions for events in southern New Mexico or the El Paso area, contact borderland@nmbmwcca.org.

Nov 2024 Sandia BMW Wheels & Coffee Meet and Greet
2024-11-16 08:30 - 10:30 | Sandia BMW, 6001 Pan American Frwy. NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87109
Join the BMW Car Club of America New Mexico Chapter for an informal Meet and Greet at Sandia BMW’s Wheels & Coffee, Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 8:30 am to 10:30 am.

Chapter Visit to the NM Museum of Natural History & Science
2024-11-16 10:30 - 15:00 | Sandia BMW, 6001 Pan American Frwy. NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87109
Join the BMW Car Club of America New Mexico Chapter on Saturday, November 16, 2024, for a visit to the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science in Old Town, Albuquerque. Meet at Sandia Wheels and Coffee at 10:30 am by the Sandia BMW service desk. From there we will drive to the museum, park, and walk to Ponderosa Brewing Company in the Sawmill District for lunch. Following lunch we will visit the museum as a group, courtesy of the New Mexico Chapter.

Dec 2024 Borderland BMW Meetup at CoCol in Mission Valley
2024-12-01 09:00 - 11:00 | CoCol: Coffee, 10180 Socorro Road, Socorro, Texas, 79927
The December 2024 NM BMW CCA Borderland Region First Sunday Meetup will be Sunday, December 1, 2024, 9:00 am at CoCol: Coffee, 10180 Socorro Road, Socorro,Texas, about 16 miles south of El Paso in Mission Valley.
CoCol is among the many new stores, cafés, restaurants, breweries, wine bars and art galleries along the El Paso Mission Trail – a 9-mile corridor in the southeast region of El Paso County named after the three historic missions that date back to the 17th- and 18th- centuries. The Ysleta Mission, Socorro Mission and the Presidio Chapel of San Elizario are the oldest churches in Texas. The trail runs along Socorro Road – where the majority of the new businesses are located.
The Borderland Region gatherings on the first Sunday of the month help build the community for BMW owners in west Texas, southern New Mexico, and northern Chihuahua in addition to the regular chapter events.
If you have suggestions for events in southern New Mexico or the El Paso area, contact borderland@nmbmwcca.org.
