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Inside the Basket - Judith Nakamura, President, Balloon Fiesta Board of Directors


As a former chief justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court and longtime balloonist, Judith Nakamura, has a history with and strong commitment to New Mexico. In this month’s Inside the Bas…

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Balloon Fiesta Announces Changes to Leadership Team


Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® Announces Executive Director Retirement, Staff Promotions New Board of Directors Officers and New Board Members Albuquerque, NM- The Albuquerque…

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Inside the Basket - Melissa Bond, Balloon Fiesta Safety Officer and Balloonmeister for Fiesta de Los Globitos


As Balloon Fiesta’s Safety Officer and Balloonmeister for Fiesta de Los Globitos, Melissa Bond helps to coordinate the safe launch of the remote controlled balloons during Balloon Fiesta…

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Inside the Basket - Chani Kaibetoney, Balloon Fiesta Assistant Merchandise Manager


As Balloon Fiesta’s Assistant Merchandise Manager, Chani Kaibetoney helps to bring to life, the fun merchandise items that commemorate the event. In this month’s Inside the Basket,…

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Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Announces 2022 Final Event Numbers


Final Numbers: Following are the official numbers for the 50thAlbuquerque International Balloon Fiesta held October 1-9, 2022. Total number of registered hot air balloons: 648 Total number o…

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Inside the Basket - John Regan, Balloon Fiesta Guest


John Regan attended the 50th Balloon Fiesta with his wife, Sue Regan. In this month’s Inside the Basket, he shares how he came to attend this year’s event, his favorite part about…

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Project Dry Out


Seven Facilities Providing Space for 50 Special Shape Balloons to Dry Out ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Pilots and crew of 50 Special Shape Balloons participating in the 2022 Albuquerque Internatio…

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No Start for 25th America's Challenge


Wednesday, October 5, 2022 12:30 MDT (1830 UTC) Days of persistent rain, instability, and shifting weather patterns mean the 2022 America’s Challenge distance race for gas balloons will…

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Another Day, Another Briefing, Another Delay


Tuesday, October 4 2:40 PM MDT (2040 UTC) It’s getting to be a familiar routine – the eight America’s Challenge teams, along with officials, crew, and weather guys, file into…

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Inside the Basket - Judith Nakamura, President, Balloon Fiesta Board of Directors
Inside the Basket - Judith Nakamura, President, Balloon Fiesta Board of Directors

Balloon Fiesta Announces Changes to Leadership Team
Balloon Fiesta Announces Changes to Leadership Team

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