/tags/balloon-fiesta Balloon Fiesta en-US Copyright Mon, 16 Oct 2023 01:46:20 GMT /local-news/2023-10-15/thousands-flock-to-balloon-fiesta-for-twin-spectacle-of-mass-ascension-and-eclipse For many, the day began so early on the Saturday morning that it was still dark as they set up lawn chairs and rolled out blankets as the last stars twinkled above a drone show. Mon, 16 Oct 2023 01:46:20 GMT /local-news/2023-10-15/thousands-flock-to-balloon-fiesta-for-twin-spectacle-of-mass-ascension-and-eclipse Megan Myscofski /local-news/2023-10-02/the-university-of-new-mexico-reveals-its-first-hot-air-balloon The University of New Mexico unveiled its very first hot air balloon with a student celebration this morning. About 300 students and staff gathered at Johnson Field with burritos and coffee to watch the newest addition to the hot air ballooning capital of the world. Mon, 02 Oct 2023 23:17:48 GMT /local-news/2023-10-02/the-university-of-new-mexico-reveals-its-first-hot-air-balloon Mia Casas /news/2022-02-23/faa-rule-poses-threat-to-hot-air-balloon-tourism-in-new-mexico Now flying over the majority of the city requires a special transmitter. To avoid this air space, companies have canceled flights when the wind may blow the them into restricted air space or they're launching outside the city. Thu, 24 Feb 2022 00:43:17 GMT /news/2022-02-23/faa-rule-poses-threat-to-hot-air-balloon-tourism-in-new-mexico Emma Gibson /kunm-news-update/2022-02-22/tues-pastor-arrested-in-abq-on-child-sex-charges-sfps-unmask-after-spring-break-new-faa-rules-challenge-balloon-fiesta-more Organizers of Albuquerque's international balloon fiesta are seeking a waiver from federal aviation officials, saying a requirement that aircraft have specific tracking technology could affect the annual event. Tue, 22 Feb 2022 16:00:33 GMT /kunm-news-update/2022-02-22/tues-pastor-arrested-in-abq-on-child-sex-charges-sfps-unmask-after-spring-break-new-faa-rules-challenge-balloon-fiesta-more 91°µÍø News /local-news/2020-06-22/ynmg-covid-the-special-universe-of-this-legislative-session It’s a weird time. We’ve got a global pandemic, an uprising against racist police violence and a special legislative session dropped in the middle of… Tue, 23 Jun 2020 03:06:58 GMT /local-news/2020-06-22/ynmg-covid-the-special-universe-of-this-legislative-session Marisa Demarco, Khalil Ekulona /entertainment/2017-10-03/balloon-fiesta-2017 For the first two weekends and the week between in October, Albuquerque's Rio Grande valley fills with hot air balloons. On this episode of The Children’s… Tue, 03 Oct 2017 20:44:40 GMT /entertainment/2017-10-03/balloon-fiesta-2017 Katie Stone /entertainment/2016-09-26/balloon-fiesta Sat. 10/1 9a: The Children's Hour will cover the first launch day of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta from the studio of 91°µÍø and from the… Mon, 26 Sep 2016 19:44:10 GMT /entertainment/2016-09-26/balloon-fiesta Katie Stone