Day 5 of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta lifted off to great wind conditions for the Flight of the Nations. International pilots from several countries were celebrated in Wednesday's mass ...

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 ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — This year’s Balloon Fiesta runs from Oct. 4 to 12. The annual event is an international hotspot for balloon pilots and lovers alike, with thousands of people from all over ...

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 ...

The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is a treasured tradition that draws people in from across the United States to the Albuquerque area. The Balloon Fiesta’s economic impact is felt by every ...

October in Albuquerque feels like a painting that comes alive. The mornings are cool and the desert air holds its breath as the first balloons rise. People gather with coffee in hand, waiting for that ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. ALBUQUERQUE, NM / ACCESS Newswire / November 13, 2025 / Final Numbers: Following are the official numbers for the ...

Joseph Najar was not optimistic Sunday morning about his chances of flying to cap off his third balloon fiesta. “I’m not excited,” said Najar while eating breakfast outside the pilot’s lounge with his ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – As many of you know, Balloon Fiesta is the biggest event in New Mexico each year, but it didn’t start that way. KOB 4 has a look back at how Balloon Fiesta got off the ground.

While most 15- and 16-year-olds get beyond excited at the prospect of obtaining a learner’s permit and ultimately their license to drive a car, Marissa Vereb set her sights significantly higher — ...

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 ...