It's a two-day tour in northern New Mexico and southern Colorado. We're joining up with MINI5280 and MOTR in Colorado for some scenic high-country touring on this Saturday / Sunday run.

Details are being finalized, so visit the NMMINI forum for details:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...threadid=29890

Basically, meet in Taos, NM Saturday morning (some of us will overnight there Friday night) for an 8-9 a.m. departure. Head west to Chama, NM then north into Colorado, ending the day at Great Sand Dunes Nat'l Park. Some will camp, some will stay in hotels, some will do the B&B thing in and around Alamosa, CO. (Approx. 250 miles)

Sunday will see more driving up into Colorado through mountains and likely over the Royal Gorge. (approx 200-300 miles, depending on drives).

Everyone welcome. I know there are Oklahomans and panhandle Texans looking for some fine mountain drives. Here's your chance! It's not too far for other adjoining states - Arizona and Utah drivers invited.

More info: http://nmmini.org/border.html

 

to reply to Steve here or in MINI5280 Forum to let Steve and us know if you are joining. Also, let us know if you will also leave from Denver to Raton @ about 6 pm Friday...we will go as a group.

Thanks - JPS

 

MINI's coming down next weekend. Spoke with Kenn Lively of MOTR today and he thinks they may have 3-4 more classics, too.

I will see what I can stir up this week but we anticipate the ride and fun.

We are Friday-nighting in Raton (save a few) and will be to Taos early on Sat...

Thanks.

Jonathan

 

at the rock Bottom Brewery, Park Meadows. This is the NW corner of County Line and I-25, sort of back in there a ways, in front of the SoundTrack.

Please confirm here that you will join us and PM me your phone # so we can be in touch...I will send you mine.

We will meet about 6 and leave as soon as all arrive...and we pick up Brad in Colo Springs on the way to Raton that night.

Thanks, this will be fun.

Jonathan Souza

 

Hi-Ho Silver,

We are leaving early enough to make it all the way to Taos hopefully before the sun sets. We'll see the CO contingent Saturday AM. I wonder what the leaves are doing? Full color or something else. I know my wife is looking forward to the trip.

Miles of smiles up Flechado pass.

 

Mark your calendars now for Run for the Border II with New Mexico MINIs. Please note the following preliminary details:

• Dates are confirmed for Saturday and Sunday, October 15 and 16, 2005
• Some members will go down on Friday early and spend an extra day and night
• Some members will go down Friday night and overnite in Raton, then on to Taos in the AM Saturday
• Taos, NM is the tentative starting point Saturday AM
• Saturday night stop is undetermined at this time
• Sunday finish point is undetermined at this time
• This tour will accomodate the slow and steady driver as well as the fast and furious. Regular stops will be planned by the Travel Coordinator (Ken from New Mexico MINIs) and the entire route will be mapped for you.
• 4 color Tshirts are planned for this ride with the 2005 Logo (still a secret)
• Steve Elkins from NMM is our Ride Master and our contact person
• Hotel and Restaurant and Scenic Stop logistics will be planned for you too

Please mark your calendar. Last year we had almost 20 MINIs and a Mini on the tour. We can double that this year.

Please stay tuned to this calendar, MINI5280 and our Forums for more details...

JPS

 

and now, it is "Run for the Corners". Please note these updates:

As things go, things change. Due to a significant planning effort from our friends at New Mexico MINIs, Run for the Border will this year overnight in beautiful Cortez, Colorado near the Four Corners. Here are some additional details:

• Ride begins Saturday AM at 9, in Taos, NM
• A group from Denver / Front Range will do down early Friday afternoon and overnight in Taos
• A group from Denver will leave Friday after work and overnight in Raton, NM. This group will leave at 6:30 Saturday for Taos
• The ride will leave Taos and head for the Four Corners (UT, AZ, NM, CO) and plan to arrive around 4 pm on Saturday
• MINIs from Utah MINIs will arrive and meet in the afternoon
• MINIs from DMC Dynamic MINI Collective (Arizona clubs) will arrive and meet in the afternoon
• Saturday evening is spent in Cortez, CO and the hotel suggestion is yet undetermined
• Sunday ride is thru and around Telluride, Silverton, etc. then heads back to Denver thru the Black Canyon of the Gunnison

Please be sure to post here and let us know if you will be going. Also, please RSVP in the NAM MINI5280 Calendar as well. Please post any questions you may have.

Thanks, hope to see you there.

JPS

 

For those of you going on R4tC (Run for the Corners) please place your Tshirt order HERE. Steve Elkins (YELRSUB) from NM MINIs needs a firm number to be able to place his order. I think you will agree that they are GREAT looking shirts and one you will be proud to have.

Please post with your size (Men's) and we will let you know the price. You will need to pay in advance or when you get there.

Keep in mind that you do not have to be attending the ride to get the Tshirt. If you like it as much as I do, order one.

How to Order? Go to the R4tC Run for the Corners thread in the New Mexico MINIs Forum, and let Steve know. That is it!!

Thanks, have a good time wearing this. It is very nice...

JPS

 

Will YOU be joining us for R4tC this weeekend? If so, we need a firm head count....so please post here.

Let us know when you are heading down and where you are staying.

If you are going, you may also wish to post in the MINI5280 Forum where all details are held....

If you are joining, please post HERE I am going to R4tC!!

Thanks,

JPS