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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…
Inside the Basket - Tracey Hawkins, Balloon Fiesta Sponsorship Sales Assistant
March 10, 2022
As Balloon Fiesta’s Sponsorship Sales Assistant, Tracey Hawkins helps with a variety of tasks, including processing the contracts of sponsors and assisting with pin designs. In this mont…
Inside the Basket - Dave Reineke, Balloon Fiesta Pilot
February 22, 2022
Dave Reineke is a Balloon Fiesta pilot who has participated in the event the past 28 years. In this month’s Inside the Basket, he dives into what its like to pilot balloons with his wife…
Inside the Basket - Al Tetreault, Balloon Fiesta Board President
January 14, 2022
Al Tetreault has been a Balloon Fiesta Board of Directors member since 1991, and is Balloon Fiesta’s Board of Directors’ newly elected President. In this month’s Inside the B…
Inside the Basket - Eric Hodges, Balloon Fiesta Pilot
December 10, 2021
Eric Hodges is a pilot who has been flying at Balloon Fiesta for 35 years. In this month’s Inside the Basket, Eric shares how he once was the youngest pilot at Balloon Fiesta, his favor…
Inside the Basket - Taylor Caldwell, Balloon Fiesta Receptionist
November 18, 2021
Taylor Caldwell has been a part of the Albuquerque ballooning community since she was a child. And now, she has just wrapped up her first Balloon Fiesta as the organization’s receptionis…
Inside the Basket - Sara Lopez, First-Time Balloon Fiesta Guest
October 22, 2021
Sara Lopez was a first-time Balloon Fiesta guest at the 49th event.. In this month’s Inside the Basket, Sara talks more about her Balloon Fiesta experience and what it meant to share…
Inside the Basket - Amanda Brady, Balloon Fiesta Transportation Manager
September 27, 2021
Amanda Brady is Balloon Fiesta’s Transportation Manager. In this month’s Inside the Basket, Amanda shares her favorite tips on how to get to Balloon Fiesta Park. 1. Give a brie…
Inside the Basket - Michael Glen, Balloon Fiesta Pilot
August 24, 2021
Michael Glen is the first parapalegic pilot. He pilots Joelly Bee, a special shape balloon in the the famous bee trio. In this month’s Inside the Basket, Michael shares more about hi…
