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 MeetingsHeld at The Mustard Seed Cafe, 201 E Sunset Rd, El Paso, TX 79922, during the following months:
January, March, May, July, September, NovemberLas 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.
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.
Please stay tuned for the next upcoming meeting.
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The Mustard Seed Cafe
201 E Sunset Rd, El Paso TX 79922Join us for our March PDNBKA Monthly Meeting. We’ll share updates on club activities, upcoming events, and the ongoing Intro to Beekeeping course.
Special Virtual Session
Diving into Drones and DCAs with Dodie
Presented by Texas Master Beekeeper Dodie Stillman
Drones are an essential part of honey bee colonies and play a critical role in the future genetics of the hive. In this session, Dodie will explore the role of drones and the fascinating phenomenon of Drone Congregation Areas (DCAs) where queens meet drones during mating flights.
Dinner Before the Meeting: A few of us will be meeting for dinner around 5:00 PM at Ardovino’s Pizza, located nearby. Feel free to join if you’d like to come early and connect with other members.
Meeting Location
Mustard Seed Café, 201 E Sunset Rd, El Paso, TX
The café is normally closed during this time. We are borrowing the space for our bee club meeting. If the door is locked, please knock or wait for us to open around 6:15 PM.
We hope to see you there!
The Game Sports Bar & Grill
2605 S Espina St., Las Cruces NM 88001Topic: 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.
Mustard Seed Café, El Paso, TX
201 E Sunset Rd, El Paso TX 79922Welcome 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.