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Inside the Basket Interview Archive

Inside the Basket - Tania Armenta, Balloon Fiesta Board Member

Inside the Basket - Tania Armenta, Balloon Fiesta Board Member

March 22, 2023

Tania Armenta is the President and CEO of Visit Albuquerque and one of Balloon Fiesta’s newest Board of Directors. In this month’s Inside the Basket, she shares more about how she…

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Inside the Basket - Kari Harris, First-time Balloon Fiesta Guest

Inside the Basket - Kari Harris, First-time Balloon Fiesta Guest

February 16, 2023

We welcomed hundreds of thousands of guests to Balloon Fiesta Park this year; some event veterans, others were visiting us for the first time. It’s our hope that whether new or returning…

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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

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…

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

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…

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

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,…

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Inside the Basket - John Regan, Balloon Fiesta Guest

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…

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Inside the Basket - Gavin Moughan, Balloon Fiesta Pilot

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…

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Inside the Basket - Tarp Head, Balloon Fiesta Pilot

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…

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Inside the Basket - Nola Schrum, Balloon Fiesta Navigator

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…

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Inside the Basket - Sean Wallace, Balloon Fiesta Public Safety Director

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…

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