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GuideInside the Basket Interview Archive
Inside the Basket - Rodney May, Balloon Fiesta Board of Director and Remote Control Balloon Pilot
May 16, 2023
Rodney May is on the Balloon Fiesta Board of Directors, as well as a remote control balloon operator. In this month’s Inside the Basket, he gives a look at how he became introduced to th…
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
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…
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…
