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Events & Meetings

Events & Meetings

Events & Meetings

The Paseo del Norte Beekeepers Association meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM, either in Las Cruces, New Mexico, or El Paso, Texas. Below is the schedule and locations for the meetings. Visitors and new beekeepers are always welcome!

El Paso, Texas Meetings

Held at The Mustard Seed Cafe, 201 E Sunset Rd, El Paso, TX 79922, during the following months:

January, March, May, July, September, November
Las Cruces, New Mexico Meetings

Held at The Game Sports Bar & Grill, 2605 S Espina St, Las Cruces, NM 88001
Note: This is our new meeting location. Santa Fe Grill has closed, and we are trying this venue moving forward.

during the following months:

February, April, June, August, October, December

Feel free to join us at 5:00 PM for a pre-meeting dinner. For El Paso meetings, the dinner is held at Ardovino's Pizza on Sunset Rd. 

Please remember to update your membership by paying your annual dues.

Upcoming Meetings

Feb 2026 Monthly Meeting

The Game Sports Bar & Grill

2605 S Espina St., Las Cruces NM 88001
12 February 2026 6:30 pm


Topic: Swarm Behavior & Honeybee Democracy
Based on the groundbreaking research of Dr. Thomas D. Seeley

Bees don’t swarm randomly. What actually happens inside a swarm is one of the most fascinating decision-making processes in nature, and most beekeepers never get to see the full picture. This talk dives into how colonies coordinate, evaluate options, and ultimately agree on their future.

We'll be there early: Join us at 5:30 PM for dinner and introductions before the meeting.

We’ll also share updates on the Intro to Beekeeping course and upcoming club events.

Location
The Game Sports Bar & Grill
2605 S Espina St, Las Cruces, NM 88001

Important Location Update
We are no longer meeting at Santa Fe Grill, as the restaurant has closed. This new venue is tentative while we evaluate how it works for the club. If all goes well, it may become our permanent Las Cruces location.

We kindly ask members to support the venue by purchasing a meal or drinks. Thank you!

Did you know? A swarm can take days to reach a decision, and every bee has a role in the outcome.

Join us - this is one of those topics that changes how you see a hive forever.

Past Meetings / Events

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PDNBKA January 2026 Monthly Meeting – Welcome Back for the New Year(past event)

Mustard Seed Café, El Paso, TX

201 E Sunset Rd, El Paso TX 79922
12 January 2026 4:00 pm

Welcome back! Join the Paseo del Norte Beekeepers Association for our first meeting of 2026 as we kick off a new year of beekeeping, learning, and community.

This meeting will include club updates, plans for the year ahead, and time for questions and discussion. We’re currently working to confirm a guest speaker and will update this page if one is scheduled.

Whether you’re new to beekeeping or have years of experience, all are welcome. We look forward to seeing everyone and starting 2026 together.

Amigos Garden - Open House(past event)

The Mustard Seed Cafe & Amigos Garden

201 E Sunset Rd, El Paso TX 79922
19 October 2024 9:00 am

Join us as we showcase our knowledge of bees during the Amigos Garden Open House at the Amigos Garden/Mustard Seed Cafe on E. Sunset. We will have our knowledgeable beekeepers on hand to educate everyone on honeybees and native bees. Always wanted to learn how to do beekeeping or just have a general interest in keeping our pollinators safe? Come on down and let us show you our apiary and give you some information on our local association! We cover the West Texas/Southern New Mexico area and would love to introduce you to our bees! Be sure to invite all of your friends to the wonderful and FREE event that is put on every year by the Mustard Seed Cafe!

October 2024 - Monthly Club Meeting(past event)

Santa Fe Grill - Las Cruces, NM

1338 Picacho Hills Dr, Las Cruces NM 88007
09 October 2024 6:00 pm

The fall season is here, and it's time for our monthly meeting. We are excited to announce that our guest speaker will be Tiffany Johnson, who will be presenting about varroa mites!