This year is the 52nd annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, several days that are known for their early mornings, ...

Oct. 12—Monica Roberts remembers her first date with her husband, Mike, 30 years ago — a trip to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta that has now become a yearly tradition for the couple.

An icon of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta since 1989, the Creamland cow balloon – officially named “Airabelle” ...

One family is keeping their tradition going as this year's balloon fiesta starts. Truman Word started up his hot air balloon for mass ascension on Saturday morning as a first-time primary pilot. He ...

Oct 9, 2024 Oct 9, 2024 Updated Oct 11, 2024 When I found out I would be able to ride in a balloon for the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, I knew I had to show my burqueña spirit and ...

Oct 13, 2024 Oct 13, 2024 Updated Oct 13, 2024 Cooperative weather and the ability to stick to the program as scheduled were highlights for this year’s Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Pilots received the green flag for the eighth day of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. The green flag was raised for Saturday’s Mass Ascension around 6:31 a.m ...

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — 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 ...