The 2011 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta wrapped up Sunday with great flying weather for the Farewell Mass Ascension.
Overnight rains quit in time, but the wind still had a few tricks up its poofy sleeves before pilots could launch in Saturday's mass ascension at the …
Launch officials waited as long as they could Friday before deciding a stubborn storm was still too close for safe flying of morning events at the Albuquerque …
What was to be a special shapes mass ascension instead turned into a celebration on the ground as winds aloft prevented the morning launch on Day 6 of the …
Light rain threatened Tuesday mornings festivities but a weather window allowed for a full competition day.