The New Mexico Chapter of the BMW CCA hosted another COVID safe, Cardinal Point driving tour on Saturday, September 19, 2020. The weather was perfect for the New Mexico True drive which started at Santa Fe BMW where the Norteño BMW CCA members (Northern New Mexicans) joined us. We started with a pilgrimage to the historic Read More
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Meet the Borderland Brothers – Jim and Bob Storch
The New Mexico Chapter of the BMW CCA has been very fortunate to have brothers Jim and Bob Storch as long-time members. Even though they live in southern New Mexico (Jim – Alamogordo) and El Paso (Bob), they have made the long drive to participate in Chapter events. Jim Storch has been a BMW CCA member since 1984 Read More
August 2020 Cardinal Point Drive – Torreon Mission Road
On Saturday, August 15, 2020, the New Mexico Chapter of the BMW CCA hosted a COVID safe, Cardinal Point driving tour West of Albuquerque exploring the back-roads to Cuba, NM. Jason Collin, a professional photographer with substantial rural NM real estate photography experience, led the procession. We started out North on US 550 and proceeded West Read More
July 2020 Cardinal Point Drive – Turquoise Trail Scenic Byway to Lamy
On Saturday, July 18, 2020, the New Mexico Chapter of the BMW CCA hosted a COVID safe, dog friendly Cardinal Point driving tour through some of Albuquerque’s East Mountain communities, joining the Turquoise Trail Scenic Byway just south of Golden, then crossing back East along the Camino Los Abuelos to Galisteo. We ended with a Read More
June 2020 Cardinal Point Drive – Salt Missions Trail Scenic Byway
On Saturday, June 13, 2020, the New Mexico Chapter of the BMW CCA hosted a socially distanced driving tour of the Salt Missions Trail Scenic Byway, successfully covering distances, socially. Sixteen people in nine cars participated, meeting at Sandia BMW before heading east on old route 66 to the Village of Tijeras. We then went Read More
Coronavirus Update from the BMW CCA as of June 1, 2020
From 5:00 p.m. ET on June 1, 2020 forward, all entities comprising the BMW Car Club of America and/or the BMW Car Club of American Foundation will be permitted to resume a normal event schedule. However, all events must be run in compliance with state and local law and regulatory bodies. Please note that each Read More
Mini’s are BMW’s Too
A stated objective of the New Mexico Chapter of the BMW Car Club of America is “Organizing and presenting events for the enjoyment of BMW and MINI automobile owners and enthusiasts…”. It’s in our bylaws and in our charter with the BMW CCA. BMW automobiles are marketed under the brands BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce (motorcycles Read More
Meet NM BMW CCA Member Jim Levandoski
Jim Levandoski 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 moved to New Read More
Wayback Machine – 2007 Karl Fox Memorial Fall Tour
The BMW CCA New Mexico Chapter 2007 Karl Fox Memorial Fall Tour was Sunday, October 7, 2007. The turnout was great! There were 16 BMW’s and about 30 people on a gorgeous tour through the Manzano Mountains.The weather was perfect, and many brought convertibles. We explored the towns of Tijeras, Escabosa, Chililí, Tajique, Torreón, and Manzano before stopping for lunch at the historic Shaffer Hotel in downtown Mountainair. After lunch, we all visited the Quarai at Salinas Pueblo National Monument. Phil Márquez was tourmeister for this great event. Read More
Meet Denise Inight – ZSCCA Area Rep
Denise Inight has a dark blue, manual transmission 2004 E85 Z4 roadster 2.5i that she loves. Known as the “Z Nanny”, she is passionate about Z cars and was determined to build a group of like-minded enthusiasts in New Mexico, even to the extent of following strangers in Z’s just to say hello and let Read More