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Gordon Bennett Poland Team
October 9, 2023
Gordon Bennett Gas Balloon Race officials are aware of an accident involving Poland Team 1. The balloon came into contact with a powerline near Crandall, Texas. The strike occurred at approxi…
Eclipse Story Idea
October 2, 2023
Our media team has received a few inquiries from reporters asking if there are any cultural sensitivities to be aware of related to the Annular Eclipse that will be crossing over New Mexico an…
NEW sand sculpture at Balloon Fiesta
September 26, 2023
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta begins next week. And while event officials and concessionaires set up, a unique display, new to the event, will be making its first appearance at…
September 19, 2023 - Great American Kites NEW at Balloon Fiesta
September 19, 2023
New this year, is a kite show put on by Great American Kites. These large character kites will be flying on the west side of the launch field, behind a flagged-off area five days during the ev…
September 12, 2023 - Sensory Activation Vehicle NEW at Balloon Fiesta
September 12, 2023
A sensory Activation Vehicle (S.A.V.E) by KultureCity will be at Balloon Fiesta for the first time. The vehicle provides an opportunity for those with sensory needs to attend and enjoy Balloon…
September 7, 2023
September 7, 2023
We are less than 30 days away from the 51st Balloon Fiesta. And, as guests prepare for this year’s festivities, below are three dates to keep in mind: September 15 – The date that…
Ed Yost: Forever Pushing the Envelope
August 29, 2023
Ed Yost and a team of colleagues at Raven Industries developed the modern hot air balloon in 1960. Yost was instrumental not only in developing and testing the modern hot air balloon, but he a…
Bryce Risley: Focusing Beyond Balloons
August 29, 2023
Bryce Risley: Focusing Beyond Balloons features photos of Albuquerque-based balloon pilots, crew, and enthusiasts alike and showcases aspects of ballooning not often captured by balloon photog…
Thursday, August 17
August 17, 2023
We are receiving questions about media flights during the Annular Eclipse. Some of our media pilots are participating in the glow, scheduled to occur during the eclipse window, weather permit…
