Balloons did not go up on Saturday due to wind conditions, but a balloon glow and static display were still held. (Anna Padilla | Digital Community Reporter) Balloons did not go up on Saturday due to ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Saturday, October 11, begins the last weekend of the 53rd Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Officials announced that next year’s Balloon Fiesta theme will be Scenic ...

Balloon Fiesta officials are planning a static display Thursday morning as a cold front moving into Albuquerque is expected to bring unfavorable flying conditions. According to the National Weather ...

Weather conditions were not favorable for Saturday’s Balloon Fiesta Mass Ascension.Rain showers moved over Balloon Fiesta Park just as Dawn Patrol was inflating. Continued rain showers and strong ...

Spectators and the ballooning community did not see a farewell mass ascension on the final day of the 2025 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.The live blog detailing the latest things and ...

Winds kept balloons grounded to the field on the first day of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. While balloons stayed grounded, that didn't keep balloons from creating a spectacular show.

Joseph Najar was not optimistic Sunday morning about his chances of flying to cap off his third balloon fiesta. “I’m not excited,” said Najar while eating breakfast outside the pilot’s lounge with his ...