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Inside the Basket Interview Archive

Inside the Basket - Joanne Sears, Balloon Fiesta Navigator

Inside the Basket - Joanne Sears, Balloon Fiesta Navigator

August 31, 2023

Joanne Sears is a first-year Balloon Fiesta Navigator who is helping answer guest questions at Balloon Fiesta’s front desk. In this month’s Inside the Basket, she provides insight…

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Inside the Basket - Kevin Short, Balloon Fiesta Poster Artist

Inside the Basket - Kevin Short, Balloon Fiesta Poster Artist

August 14, 2023

Kevin Short is the 2023 Balloon Fiesta poster artist. In this month’s Inside the Basket, he shares some of his unique ties to the event, a ballooning record that he holds himself and mor…

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Inside the Basket - Eric Brower, Fiesta Sky Box Guest

Inside the Basket - Eric Brower, Fiesta Sky Box Guest

July 19, 2023

Eric Brower works for a local construction company and used Fiesta Sky Boxes to celebrate his employees. In this month’s Inside the Basket, he shares more about his Fiesta Sky Box exper…

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Inside the Basket - Keaton Collins, Camp 505 Director

Inside the Basket - Keaton Collins, Camp 505 Director

June 23, 2023

Keaton Collins is the Camp Director of Balloon Fiesta’s new Camp 505. In this month’s Inside the Basket interview, he shares what Camp 505 guests can expect, what his role will be…

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Inside the Basket - Rodney May, Balloon Fiesta Board of Director and Remote Control Balloon Pilot

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…

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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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