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A step back in time: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiestas from the past 51 years
This year marks the 51st anniversary of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
Back in 1972, balloons were not so common in Albuquerque, and Sid Cutter was the go-to guy as a balloon pilot himself and acquainted with other balloonist in New Mexico and around the country.
Cutter manged to get 21 balloons committed to coming to a balloon rally for the 50th anniversary of KOB radio, now known as KKOB radio.
Several thousand people showed up for the event, even though 13 balloons ended up attending.
Since then, it has grown into the international event it is today and this year, spectators have the added bonus of a solar eclipse to look forward to, in addition to the spectacular balloons.
20+ Albuquerque Journals to relive past Balloon Fiestas
Wolrd Hot Air Balloon Championships Feb. 16, 1973
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Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Oct. 8, 2012
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Hot air balloons with cows Feb. 2, 1974
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British Balloonist Alec Jenkinson Feb. 23, 1974
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People racing in balloons, on bicycles and elephants Feb. 17, 1974
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Third annual Balloon Fiesta Feb. 17, 1974
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Mass Ascension at the state fair grounds Feb. 18, 1973
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Balloon Fiesta Oct. 3, 1982
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Balloon Fiesta cover Oct. 3, 1982
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Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Oct. 8 2005
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Airabelle the Creamland Cow flies over a real cow Oct. 4, 1992
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Balloon Fiesta works its magic Oct. 4, 2015
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High winds ground balloons Oct. 7, 2012
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31st annual fiesta Oct. 13, 2002
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Balloon Fiesta Oct. 14, 2012
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Balloon Fiesta Oct. 14, 2012
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Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Oct. 10 2021
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Balloons going up Feb. 21, 1974
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Roadrunner and Coyote race April 8, 1972
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