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.

The 53rd Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta kicked off on October 4 and will continue until the 12th at Balloon Fiesta Park, Albuquerque, New Mexico, with over 500 balloons from around the world ...

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 ...

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 ...

Frank Sandoval, the co-owner of Breaking Bad RV tours, says he’s been working on getting a hot air balloon since 2015.

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Thursday, October 9, is Day 6 of the 2025 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. The green flag is up at Balloon Fiesta Park. Balloon pilots gather around the Pilot Briefing ...

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 ...

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NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events around New Mexico from October 3 to 9. Story continues below 🔶Presbyterian Hospital opens renovated pediatric unit – Presbyterian Hospital has ...

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 ...

SEVEN NEWS. THOUSANDS OF TOURISTS ARE STARTING TO MAKE THEIR WAY TO ALBUQUERQUE FOR BALLOON FIESTA. AND LAW ENFORCEMENT WANTS TO MAKE SURE THEY ENJOY THEIR TIME IN THE DUKE CITY AND DON’T BECOME ...