To Albuquerque now, where under a desert sky, hundreds of pilots ready themselves to be lighter than air. At dawn, they'll lift off in hot air balloons, painting the October sky in a wash of color.

Complete guide to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta: dates, tickets, tips, events, safety, and planning for this ...

Spectators and the ballooning community did not see a farewell mass ascension on the final day of the 2025 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.The live blog detailing the latest things and ...

To go from launching miniature paper balloons propelled by candles in Brazil to building an array of specialty shape balloons strong enough to carry humans in Albuquerque was a dream for Luiz Paulo ...

Weather conditions were not favorable for Saturday’s Balloon Fiesta Mass Ascension.Rain showers moved over Balloon Fiesta Park just as Dawn Patrol was inflating. Continued rain showers and strong ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Balloon Glow officially began at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in 1987 and quickly became a yearly “must-go” event. For the 2025 ExxonMobil Albuquerque ...

A drone show and a flawless mass ascension ended Sunday’s last day of the 52nd Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. But it wasn’t all smooth sailing for this year’s hot air balloon event. One ...

Boots in the Park is coming back to Albuquerque in 2026 with two big headliners for the third annual music festival at ...

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Read full article: Hot-air balloon bumps line, causing brief power outage during Albuquerque balloon fiesta Authorities say nearly 13,000 utility customers were without electricity for an hour after a ...

SENATOR AND BERNALILLO COUNTY COMMISSIONER. MORE THAN 500 PILOTS SIGNED UP TO TAKE FLIGHT AT BALLOON FIESTA THIS YEAR, WITH ONE OF THE YOUNGEST IN TRAINING AT JUST 13 YEARS OLD AND THE PERSON SHOWING ...