New Mexico Chapter of the BMW CCA events and gatherings are “non-essential” activities and the health, safety and protection of our members and constituents are paramount. Due to the increased Coronavirus levels throughout the region and in alignment with State public health orders, Chapter events have been temporarily suspended. The New Mexico Chapter of the Read More
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Meet Kris Looney and His Baur E30 Convertible
Over the past decade, Kris Looney has been searching for an E30 like the one his dad owned in the late 80s while stationed in Germany with the Army. Kris was never able to find the car that spoke to him for a variety of reasons. Many enthusiasts can speak to the challenges faced when Read More
2020 Karl Fox Memorial Fall Tour – El Malpais
The New Mexico Chapter of the BMW CCA held the 2020 Annual Karl Fox Memorial Fall Tour on Sunday, October 11, 2020. Turnout was good for the tour, with thirteen cars and over twenty participants – including four eventually-to-be-BMW-drivers from both the Durham and Looney families. It’s nice to see these driving tours becoming a Read More
September 2020 Cardinal Point Drive North – Embudo NM
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
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