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Photos: 2012 Balloon Fiesta Collection Photos: 2012 Balloon Fiesta Collection

An ongoing collection of photos from the 2012 Balloon Fiesta.

 
Balloon Fiesta may tighten security Balloon Fiesta may tighten security

In the wake of the bombings at the Boston Marathon on Monday, Balloon Fiesta organizers in Albuquerque say they will review circumstances around that tragedy …

 
Big plans for Balloon Fiesta Park Big plans for Balloon Fiesta Park

The city has a big vision for millions in improvements at Balloon Fiesta Park, starting with a $3.1 million year-round pavilion that could have the rest of its…

 
ABQ more hot air balloon friendly ABQ more hot air balloon friendly

Friday Mayor R.J. Berry signed an ordinance that allows hot air balloon pilots to launch and land anywhere within Albuquerque city limits.

 
Ballooning illegal in ABQ? Ballooning illegal in ABQ?

Albuquerque is the hot air ballooning capitol of the world. So it came as a surprise to the city’s Zoning Department that ballooning, technically, isn’t …

 
Museum fires up Balloon Fiesta history Museum fires up Balloon Fiesta history

A new exhibit showcasing the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta from its beginning to now is opening at the Balloon Museum.

 
Balloon Fiesta seeks vendor deal, again Balloon Fiesta seeks vendor deal, again

They got heat for it last year, but Balloon Fiesta officials are willing to give it another shot this year.

 
Balloon Fiesta gets break on city fees Balloon Fiesta gets break on city fees

It’s the signature Albuquerque event – and Balloon Fiesta just signed on for another 15 years at Balloon Fiesta Park.

 
GOP leader wants Smokey balloon cut GOP leader wants Smokey balloon cut

U.S. Senate minority leader likened the New Mexico-based Smokey Bear balloon to robotic squirrels, calling it a waste of federal money.

 
Pilot, Balloon Fiesta liable for crash Pilot, Balloon Fiesta liable for crash

An Albuquerque jury late Thursday awarded nearly $4 million in damages to a Florida man injured when he fell from a gondola during the 2009 Albuquerque …

 
City strikes deal with Balloon Fiesta City strikes deal with Balloon Fiesta

While no one argues the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta brings a lot of money into the city, there's been some debate on how much the group that runs …

 
Balloon Glow dazzles Balloon Glow dazzles

It was a close call for the Balloon Fiesta's Saturday 'Balloon Glow'.

 
Wind toys with evening Balloon Glow Wind toys with evening Balloon Glow

Winds just on the edge of acceptable were playing games with the Night Magic Glow at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.

 
What to do when Fiesta weather fails What to do when Fiesta weather fails

Tourists won't allow wind to ruin their trips, so on Friday, the worst weather day so far for the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, they weren't just …

 
Glow canceled; free fireworks show on Glow canceled; free fireworks show on

Nasty weather with continuing stiff breezes has forced the cancellation of the Friday night Balloon Glow but not the fireworks show.

 
Special shapes float over Albuquerque Special shapes float over Albuquerque

The Special Shapes Glowdeo is scheduled to light up Balloon Fiesta Park Thursday night after the fantastical crafts took to the sky in the morning.

 
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