This week, hundreds are launching colorful hot air balloons in the 53rd annual Exxonmobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. KUNM’s Mia Casas takes us there.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Balloon Glow officially began at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in 1987 and quickly became a yearly “must-go” event. For the 2025 ExxonMobil Albuquerque ...

Day 4 of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta launched on Tuesday with a spectacular view. Wind conditions at the park were optimal for several special shapes to take flight and give ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On the eve of the 53rd Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, the late Albuquerque balloon pilot Richard Abruzzo was honored with one of the most prestigious awards in ...

To Albuquerque now, where under a desert sky, hundreds of pilots ready themselves to be lighter than air. At dawn, they'll lift off in hot air balloons, painting the October sky in a wash of color.

Spectators and the ballooning community did not see a farewell mass ascension on the final day of the 2025 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.The live blog detailing the latest things and ...

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Balloon Fiesta is now just days away, and while visitors will be able to see hundreds of balloons fill the skyline, not everyone gets the chance to ride in one. Those who do get ...

Few things capture the magic of September like floating in a hot air balloon. With crisp mornings, steady winds, and skies painted in warm colors, it’s the perfect month for this kind of adventure.