The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta has a new executive director. Julie Morgas Baca will assume the role on Sept. 3.
The official New Mexico State University hot air balloon will take to the sky at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in October.
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta announced today that ExxonMobil will be the event’s title sponsor beginning in 2025 and continuing through 2029.
Country superstar Carly Pearce will headline the 2024 Music Fiesta at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
When artist Jake Gushard explains his thinking behind the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta’s 2024 poster, he speaks in glowing terms.
A survey ranked Albuquerque as the fifth most expensive city to book a hotel in during the month of October.
These are the Journal's 100 favorite photos from 2023 Balloon Fiesta
As quickly as it began, the 51st Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta came to an end on Sunday. While early morning gusty winds may have kept balloons from launching in the farewell mass ascension, many still considered the overall event …
A warm, hazy evening greeted the large crowds at Saturday's Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta's evening glow.
A warm, hazy evening greeted the large crowds at Saturday's Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta's evening glow.
Festivities at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta will continue throughout the week, weather permitting.
As the moon blocked the sunlight, its shadow dimmed the light of day on Saturday. During this time, thousands of visitors to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta waited patiently to witness this rare event. By 10:34 a.m., the moon set…
Jonas Walton of Belmont, N.C., rides along Atrisco Vista Boulevard after competing in the time trial competition at the USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships on Friday. He and other riders from across the country will be taking p…
Pinon Coffee is the official coffee of the Balloon Fiesta this year. htaylor@abqjournal.com Fri Sep 18 11:13:10 -0600 2015 1442596386 FILENAME: 199269.JPG
A survey ranked Albuquerque as the fifth most expensive city to book a hotel in during the month of October.
As quickly as it began, the 51st Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta came to an end on Sunday. While early morning gusty winds may have kept balloons from launching in the farewell mass ascension, many still considered the overall event …
A warm, hazy evening greeted the large crowds at Saturday's Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta's evening glow.
Festivities at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta will continue throughout the week, weather permitting.
As the moon blocked the sunlight, its shadow dimmed the light of day on Saturday. During this time, thousands of visitors to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta waited patiently to witness this rare event. By 10:34 a.m., the moon set…
Festivities at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta will continue throughout the week, weather permitting.
How many special shapes do you recognize?
The annular eclipse will begin at 9:13 a.m. Saturday in New Mexico. It will continue progressing until it presents a “ring of fire,” leaving a thin outer ring visible at 10:34 a.m. The ring of fire will burn for about 4 minutes and 50 seconds…
Festivities at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta will continue throughout the week, weather permitting.
"The Fiesta is better in an alpaca sweater," is the refrain often heard called out at Alpaca World.
rer100519f/A1/October 10 05, 2019, Roberto E. Rosales.The 2019 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta got off to a rocky start with heavy fog preventing balloonist from launching on the first day of the event. Most inflated for a static dis…
Dawn Patrol lights up the pre-dawn morning at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta with a static display Oct. 12, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker / Albuquerque Journal)
Jay Peller walks through his booth Alpaca World at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Peller has been bringing imported alpaca goods from Peru and Guatamala to the Fiesta for almost three decades. Oct. 12, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker /…
Pilots candlestick their burners after the National Anthem during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta on Oct. 12, 2023.
Tiny the Fire Dog special shape balloon joins the Dawn Patrol before sunrise at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta on Oct. 12, 2023.
Visitors check out the vendor row before Dawn Patrol starts at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Oct. 12, 2023.
Dawn Patrol inflates for a static display at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Oct. 12, 20223.
"It's not a green chile day, but we don't have a red chile day, we just have a yellow banana day."
Tucked between the Sandia Mountains and the Rio Grande, magic swirls around Balloon Fiesta Park during this time of year.
Balloon Fiesta officials are planning a static display Thursday morning as a cold front moving into Albuquerque is expected to bring unfavorable flying conditions.
Festivities at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta will continue throughout the week, weather permitting.
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is an awe-inspiring event from the field, but from the air it becomes an entirely different experience.
The balloons launched beautifully from Balloon Fiesta Park for the fifth day of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
Festivities at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta will continue throughout the week, weather permitting.
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