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NewsInside the Basket Interview Archive
Inside the Basket - Judith Nakamura, President, Balloon Fiesta Board of Directors
January 23, 2023
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…
Inside the Basket - Melissa Bond, Balloon Fiesta Safety Officer and Balloonmeister for Fiesta de Los Globitos
December 15, 2022
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…
Inside the Basket - Chani Kaibetoney, Balloon Fiesta Assistant Merchandise Manager
November 29, 2022
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,…
Inside the Basket - John Regan, Balloon Fiesta Guest
October 27, 2022
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…
Inside the Basket - Gavin Moughan, Balloon Fiesta Pilot
September 22, 2022
Gavin Moughan is a Balloon Fiesta pilot that will be in attendance at the 50th event and has been participating for the past 38 years. In this month’s Inside the Basket, he shares his fa…
Inside the Basket - Tarp Head, Balloon Fiesta Pilot
August 29, 2022
Tarp Head is a long-time balloon expert who has participated as a pilot, in Balloon Fiesta for the past 47 years. In this month’s Inside the Basket, Tarp shares more about how he found l…
Inside the Basket - Nola Schrum, Balloon Fiesta Navigator
July 14, 2022
Nola Schrum is a first-year Balloon Fiesta Navigator. In this month’s Inside the Basket, learn more about where you’ll find her during Balloon Fiesta and how she became involved. 1…
Inside the Basket - Sean Wallace, Balloon Fiesta Public Safety Director
June 27, 2022
Sean Wallace is Balloon Fiesta’s Public Safety Director. In this month’s Inside the Basket, he shares the most difficult part of his job, tips for safely attending Balloon Fiesta a…
Inside the Basket - Dave and Erin Bair, Balloon Fiesta Pilots
May 25, 2022
Dave and Erin Bair are a father-daughter duo who both pilot balloons at Balloon Fiesta. In fact, they have participated as pilots with Dave’s father and Erin’s grandfather, Ray Bai…
Inside the Basket - Samantha Greenwald, Balloon Fiesta Navigator Manager
April 21, 2022
Samantha Greenwald is Balloon Fiesta’s new Navigator Manager, joining the organization this month. In this month’s Inside the Basket, get to know Samantha’s ballooning backgr…
