BMW Borderland Second Annual Drive to Sunspot and Cloudcroft, NM
2024-10-06 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | 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.

Dec 2024 Sandia BMW Wheels & Coffee Meet and Greet
2024-12-21 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, December 21, 2024 from 8:30 am to 10:30 am.

2024 NM Chapter Holiday Lunch at the Range Café Bernalillo
2024-12-21 10:00 - 13:30 | Sandia BMW, 6001 Pan American Frwy. NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87109
Join the BMW Car Club of America New Mexico Chapter for the Annual Chapter Holiday lunch at the Range Café in Bernalillo on Saturday, December 21, 2024. Meet at Sandia Wheels and Coffee at 10:00 am by the Sandia BMW service desk for an 10:30 am departure. From there we will drive to Bernalillo via NM 313 on the El Camino Real National Scenic Byway for lunch.
Help us ensure adequate seating. Please RSVP with the number of attendees and their names below.

Jan 2025 Borderland BMW Meetup at The Bean of Mesilla
2025-01-05 09:00 - 11:00 | The Bean of Mesilla, 2011 Avenida de Mesilla, Las Cruces, New Mexico, 88005
The January 2025 NM BMW CCA Borderland Region First Sunday Meetup will be Sunday, January 5, 2025, 9:00 am at The Bean of Mesilla, 2011 Avenida de Mesilla, Las Cruces, NM. Join us for Cars and Coffee!
The Bean of Mesilla coffee shop and cafe in Old Mesilla provides a perfect setting for enjoying coffee and pastries. Whether you prefer the pet-friendly patio or the indoor seating, this eclectic and cozy spot offers freshly baked pastries and excellent coffee, all baked or roasted on-site. Come unwind, savor the distinctive ambiance, admire incredible artwork, and indulge in freshly roasted coffee, espresso, lattes, and more!
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.

Jan 2025 Sandia BMW Wheels & Coffee Meet and Greet
2025-01-18 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, January 18, 2025 from 8:30 am to 10:30 am.

2025 Annual Membership Meeting at The Pizza Barn in Edgewood, NM
2025-01-18 10:30 - 14:00 | The Pizza Barn, 11 Plaza Loop, Edgewood, New Mexico, 87015
Join the BMW Car Club of America New Mexico Chapter for the 2025 Annual Membership Meeting and elections on Saturday, January 18, 2025. Meet at Sandia Wheels and Coffee at 10:30 am by the Sandia BMW service desk for an 11:00 am departure. From there we will drive to Edgewood via NM 333 on the Route 66 National Scenic Byway for lunch at the The Pizza Barn, courtesy of the NM Chapter.
Chapter President Phil Undercuffler will provide an overview of last year’s activities, discuss ideas for future events and there will an election for Chapter Officers and Board Members. You must be a member of the BMW CCA to serve as a Chapter Officer, Board Member or to vote. Please come and consider serving!

Feb 2025 Borderland BMW Meetup at Desert Oak Barbecue Cowtown in El Paso
2025-02-02 11:00 - 13:00 | Desert Oak Barbecue Cowtown, 11411 Gateway Blvd. W, El Paso, Texas, 79936
The February 2025 NM BMW CCA Borderland Region First Sunday Meetup will be Sunday, February 2, 2025, 11:00 am at Desert Oak Barbecue Cowtown, 11411 Gateway Blvd. West 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 won 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.

Feb 2025 Sandia BMW Wheels & Coffee Meet and Greet
2025-02-15 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, February 15, 2025 from 8:30 am to 10:30 am.

Feb 2025 NM Chapter Dinner in Bernalillo & Tech Session
2025-02-20 18:00 - 20:30 | Bosque Brewing North, 834 US-550, Bernalillo, New Mexico, 87004
Join the BMW Car Club of America New Mexico Chapter for a fun evening of great food, drinks, and car talk at Bosque Brewing North on Thursday, February 20th, at 6 pm! The restaurant is located at 834 US-550 in Bernalillo, NM. Following dinner, we will convoy for the short trip to Jim Levandoski’s garage in Placitas for a Garage Night Technical Session on rebuilding an automatic transmission, INPA and Foxwell scan tool operation to diagnose your BMW and a discussion on prepping/painting your car.
Jim Levandoski, New Mexico Chapter Vice President, has been a member of the BMW Car Club of America since 2000. He is originally from the Boston area where he was an active member of the Boston Chapter and a judge at many of the BMW Concours events. He was also and remains a moderator on Bimmerforums.com. Jim has an E39 540 with a manual 6-speed that he has extensively modified and maintains himself. Jim has conducted a “Garage Day” for the NM Chapter and published “Nitrous Oxide Bimmer“, a BimmerLife article on the modifications he made to his E39.
Help us ensure adequate seating. Please RSVP with the number of attendees and their names below by clicking the blue “Going” button below.

Mar 2025 Borderland BMW Meetup at A Touch of Germany in El Paso
2025-03-02 12:00 - 14:00 | A Touch of Germany, 9530 Viscount Blvd, El Paso, Texas, 79925
The next NM BMW CCA Borderland Region First Sunday Meetup will be Sunday, March 2, 2025, 12:00 pm at A Touch of Germany, 9530 Viscount Blvd. in East El Paso. Join us for BMWs and Lunch!
A Touch of Germany offers German cuisine, featuring potato salad, frankfurters, and wiener schnitzels, along with pretzels, ice cream, and apple strudel. Guests can enjoy draft beer, wine, and liqueur in a cozy atmosphere. The creative staff provides excellent service at reasonable prices, and the bar boasts terrific decor. It has a 4.5-star rating on Google.
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.

RESCHEDULED - NM Chapter Tour of Acoma Sky City
2025-03-09 08:15 - 17:00 | Los Lunas Walmart, 2250 Main St NW, Los Lunas, New Mexico, 87031
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Event Rescheduled to Sunday, March 9, 2025
Join the BMW Car Club of America New Mexico Chapter on Sunday, March 9, 2025, for a drive to Acoma Pueblo where we have a guided tour of Acoma Sky City, the oldest continuously inhabited community in the United States. We will meet in the Los Lunas Walmart parking lot at 8:15 am. Lunch is planned at Yaak’a Cafe in the Sky City Cultural Center.

Mar 2025 Sandia BMW Wheels & Coffee Meet and Greet
2025-03-15 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, March 15, 2025 from 8:30 am to 10:30 am.

CANCELLED - 2025 Spring Tour to Carlsbad Caverns
2025-04-05 - 2025-04-06 | Carlsbad Caverns National Park, 727 Carlsbad Cavern Hwy, Carlsbad, New Mexico, 88220
The 2025 annual BMW CCA New Mexico Chapter Spring Tour to Carlsbad Caverns, April 5th to April 6th has been cancelled due to inclement weather. Southeastern New Mexico will likely see a rain and snow mix Saturday into Saturday night making driving potentially dangerous.
Rooms booked within the block reserved by the NM Chapter at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Carlsbad have been canceled. You may call them direct at 575-887-8000 if you booked your room separately.
It is not known at this time if the tour will be rescheduled.
Stay Safe!

April 2025 Sandia BMW Wheels & Coffee Meet and Greet
2025-04-19 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, April 19, 2025 from 8:30 am to 10:30 am.

May 2025 Borderland BMW Meetup At Ardovino’s Desert Crossing In Sunland Park
2025-05-04 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 4, 2025 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.

May 2025 Sandia BMW Wheels & Coffee Meet and Greet
2025-05-17 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, May 17, 2025 from 8:30 am to 10:30 am.

2025 BMW Clean Car Show at the NM Veterans Memorial
2025-05-25 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 25, 2025 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.

June 2025 Borderland BMW Drive to Ruidoso
2025-06-01 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 1, 2025 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 Café , 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.

June 2025 Turquoise Trail Drive and Tinkertown Museum
2025-06-07 08:30 - 17:00 | Fusion Tacos El Dorado NM, 7 Caliente Rd., Santa Fe, New Mexico, 87508
Join the BMW Car Club of America New Mexico Chapter for a scenic drive along the Turquoise Trail to the fabulous Tinkertown Museum in the East Mountains. Tinkertown, one of New Mexico’s premier examples of Roadside Americana, is the culmination of sign painter Ross Ward’s life passion carving and animating wooden characters, painstakingly assembling dioramas, and collecting odd bits from around the world. Impossible to categorize and harder to describe, it’s a joyful celebration of human creativity and Ward’s simple call to turn off the television and make something.
Meet in the parking lot of Fusion Tacos El Dorado at 8:30 am for a 9:00 am departure, where we’ll enjoy a leisurely drive along the historic Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway. After visiting the museum we’ll make our way further down NM 14 to enjoy wood-fired pizza on the outdoor patio at Rumor Brewing Company in Cedar Crest.

June 2025 Sandia BMW Wheels & Coffee Meet and Greet
2025-06-21 08:30 - 10:30 | New Mexico
Join the BMW Car Club of America New Mexico Chapter for an informal Meet and Greet at Sandia BMW’s Wheels & Coffee, Saturday, June 21, 2025 from 8:30 am to 10:30 am.

July 2025 Borderland BMW Meetup at Another Broken Egg Cafe in El Paso
2025-07-06 09:30 - 12:00 | Another Broken Egg Cafe, 5863 N Mesa Street, El Paso, Texas, 79912
The July 2025 NM BMW CCA Borderland Region First Sunday Meetup will be Sunday, July 6th, for brunch at Another Broken Egg Cafe, 5863 N Mesa Street in El Paso. The cafe offers “southern-inspired culinary innovation and ‘craveably’ delicious dishes.” and is located off the corner of North Mesa Street and Sunland Park Drive. Come enjoy fellowship, BMW 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 a suggestion for a Borderland BMW event, contact borderland@nmbmwcca.org.

Cardinal Point Drive North to Los Alamos
2025-07-12 09:00 - 16:00 | Nambe Falls Travel Center, 17730 US-84 Frontage, Santa Fe, 87506
Join the BMW Car Club of America New Mexico Chapter for a scenic drive to Los Alamos on Saturday, July 12, 2025. After meeting with the Los Alamos Auto Club Cars and Coffee, we will check out the history of Los Alamos with a tour of the Los Alamos History Museum and surrounding campus. This includes the Fuller Lodge, a walk down Bathtub Row to see the Oppenheimer House, the Hans Bethe House, a local homesteader’s cabin, and the nearby Ancestral Pueblo Site.
Meet at the Nambe Falls Travel Center in Pojoaque at 9:00 am for a 9:30 departure. For those coming from the South, the easiest access is to take US Hwy 285 North to the Cuyamungue Exit (Exit 176) and stay on the service road. The travel center is next to the Tesla dealership. From there we’ll enjoy a scenic drive to Los Alamos. After talking cars and touring the museum, lunch will be at the Pajarito Brewpub and Grill. After lunch, a short drive out of Los Alamos will take us to NM Hwy 4, where drivers have 2 options. Those wanting to get back to Albuquerque can take Hwy 4 to the Valles Caldera and Jemez Springs and those wanting to go to Santa Fe can take Hwy 4 to White Rock and back to Pojoaque.

July 2025 Sandia BMW Wheels & Coffee Meet and Greet
2025-07-19 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, July 19, 2025 from 8:30 am to 10:30 am.

Northern NM BMWs Drive to Abiquiu for Lunch
2025-08-01 10:00 - 13:30 | Café Sierra Negra, 20968 US Hwy 84, Abiquiu, New Mexico, 87510
Join Scott and Donnette Wagner in Santa Fe on Friday, August 1, 2025 for a scenic drive to Café Sierra Negra in Abiquiu for lunch. They’ll be leading the New Mexico Caravan to Drive 4 Corners and would love to have you along—whether or not you’re continuing on to Durango for D4C. After lunch, you can head home or enjoy a beautiful day trip to Chama or Pagosa Springs. Meet at 10:00 a.m. at Santa Fe Brewing (37 Fire Pl, Santa Fe), with departure at 10:30 a.m.
From Café Sierra Negra: “We are a farm to table cafe serving International and Local dishes. Fresh baked Empanadas, Coffee Cake, Crepes, Cakes. Dinner specials including BBQ Ribs, Fish Tacos, Shrimp Enchiladas, Fresh Salads and Soups. Vegetarian and Vegan items available.” Café Sierra Negra has been awarded a 2024 Recommendation badge by Restaurant Guru. Read “Fish in the Desert” in New Mexico Magazine.
Please email Scott at northern-nm@nmbmwcca.org with questions or if you plan to attend.
