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Balloon Fiesta contract up with city

The contract between the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta and the City of Albuquerque is up next year. Under the agreement, AIBF, the non-profit group

Found at Balloon Fiesta

If you went to Balloon Fiesta at all this last week and felt like you missed something, check your pockets.

Or check the "Lost and Found" at Balloon Fiesta

Ring found after 4 days in Fiesta park

Needle in a haystack is one thing, but a diamond ring lost in the middle of Balloon Fiesta park is a whole other story.

Wind causes issues at Balloon Fiesta

Wet weather washed out Balloon Fiesta Wednesday and Thursday morning, gusty winds was the spoiler.

French students experience Fiesta

The rain dampened Wednesday’s events at the Balloon Fiesta and that washed out the plans from some students visiting from France.

Rain grounds balloons at Fiesta

Rain was the big buzzkill Wednesday at Balloon Fiesta Park. A soggy field and continued rain showers forced Fiesta officials to call off the launch early in

Weather may pose problems at Fiesta

Taking off at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta could soon be a challenge for balloonists.

Photos: Balloon Fiesta Hold 'em

Light rain threatened Tuesday mornings festivities but a weather window allowed for a full competition day.

Photos: Balloon Fiesta Competition Day

$100K Challenge and Sid Cutter Memorial Challenge. Non-competing balloons launched from the field while competing balloons launched a mile off site for this

Balloon landing causes brief outage

It was a rough landing Sunday morning for the crew of one balloon at the fiesta. The "Lituanica" balloon took off with hundreds of other balloons, but after it

Abruzzo honors husband at ascension

Nancy Abruzzo, widow of famed balloonist, Richard Abruzzo, honored her late husband with a tribute ride in his balloon, along with their two children, at

Fiesta officials say they broke record

Balloon Fiesta officials were boasting that they broke a world record. That they launched 345 balloons, the most hot air balloons launched in one hour.

Special shapes bring crowds to Fiesta

They are the stars of Balloon Fiesta, the special shapes. It's the place where cows, bears, fish and a couple of pigs fly together.

Photos: Day 2, the box continues

For a second day in a row, the Albuquerque Box and favorite familiar – as well as new special shapes, proved they can draw a crowd.

Gas balloons race to victory

Saturday’s fiesta events ended with the launch of eight gas balloons, all trying to see who can travel the longest distance from Albuquerque.

Perfect start to fiesta

For the pilots and tens of thousands of fans who crowded Balloon Fiesta Park on the first day of the fiesta, things could not have gone any better.

 

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