Jim Levandoski, Vice President of the BMW CCA New Mexico Chapter, coordinated the Chapter’s Holiday Lunch at the delightful Placitas Café on Saturday, December 16, 2023. The day kicked off at Sandia Wheels & Coffee, followed by a convoy led by member Jon van Arsdel guiding the group through Albuquerque’s North Valley, along NM 313, and Read More
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September 2023 NM Chapter Get-Together at Sobremesa
The BMW CCA New Mexico Chapter held a get-together for dinner and drinks at Sobremesa Restaurant and Brewery on Thursday, September 21, 2023. The gathering on Albuquerque’s west side was well attended including members from Santa Fe in the north and El Paso in the south! The weather was perfect for the group who sat outside while Read More
August 2023 NM Chapter Ice Cream Social
The second annual BMW CCA New Mexico Chapter Ice Cream Social on August 17, 2023 at Albuquerque’s I Scream Ice Cream provided a delightful evening filled with camaraderie and socializing among BMW enthusiasts. Attendees found themselves immersed in conversations, laughter, and the joy of sharing their passion for both BMWs and delightful ice cream treats. The Read More
February 2023 Chapter Visit to the Museum of Nuclear Science
The BMW Car Club of America New Mexico Chapter visited the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History on Saturday, February 18, 2023. We met at Sandia BMW Wheels and Coffee, kicking tires amongst the plethora of BMWs present along with a few exotics including a Ferrari 458 Italia and 488 GTB. We then caravanned to Bombs Away Beer Company in Southeast Albuquerque, Read More
December 2022 Chapter Lunch at the Placitas Café
The BMW Car Club of America New Mexico Chapter held a Chapter Lunch at the Placitas Café on Saturday, December 17, 2022. The day started out at Sandia Wheels & Coffee where it was a bit nippy for jaw-jacking outside amongst the collection of cool cars present. The group gathered inside the dealership where we Read More
Sandia BMW Wheels & Coffee Report
Story and Photos By Shiv Patel Wheels & Coffee takes place on the third Saturday of each month at Sandia BMW in Albuquerque. There are always classic and modern Bimmers, as well as classic and modern motorcycles. Some interesting cars I’ve seen there were an Alpina B7 sedan, Lamborghini Huracan, Porsche 911 GT3, Ferrari 488, BMW Read More
September 2022 Chapter Visit to the Santa Fe 2926
The BMW CCA New Mexico Chapter visited the annual New Mexico Steam Locomotive & Railroad Historical Society Open House on Saturday, September 24, 2022. Attendees gathered in the parking lot beforehand to kick tires and have the inevitable BMW talk. We then proceeded as a group to the Open House to see the Santa Fe 2926, Read More
June 2022 Chapter Ice Cream Social
Bill Warren, the owner of I Scream Ice Cream, pulled all the stops for the BMW CCA New Mexico Chapter Ice Cream Social on Thursday evening, June 30, 2022. He kept the business open later than normal to maximize parking available to the Chapter. It was a family-friendly event as I Scream Ice Cream is probably the best Read More
December 2021 Chapter Visit to the US Southwest Soaring Museum
The BMW Car Club of America New Mexico Chapter had an interesting and informative visit to the US Southwest Soaring Museum in Moriarty, NM on December 18, 2021. The adventure started with a meetup at the Smith’s on Central and Tramway near the mouth of Tijeras Canyon in southeast Albuquerque. Participants gathered to catch up with one another and ‘kick tires” Read More
Chapter Visit to the Wheels Museum
The New Mexico Chapter of the BMW CCA visited the Wheels Museum on Saturday, September 18, 2021. The Wheels Museum is located on the site of the historic Santa Fe Railroad Shops in downtown Albuquerque. After mingling outside in the parking area, attendees got to wander at will through the museum. The collections there embrace the history of the Santa Fe Read More