By The Paper. staff It’s that time of year again: Colorful balloons speckle the skies of Albuquerque and crowds flock to Balloon Fiesta Park. Photographer Roberto Rosales was on the ground for the opening day of the 52nd Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta and snagged these stunning shots. If you haven’t made it out there yet, […]
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Up, Up in the Air
By The Paper. staff It’s that time of year again: Colorful balloons speckle the skies of Albuquerque and crowds flock to Balloon Fiesta Park. Photographer Roberto Rosales was on the ground for the opening day of the 52nd Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta and snagged these stunning shots. If you haven’t made it out there yet, […]
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Power restored after hot air balloon hits power line
Public Service Co. of New Mexico (PNM) reported Monday morning a power outage impacting more than 12,000 customers in Albuquerque after a hot air balloon hit a power line near Midtown. Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta spokesperson Tom Garrity said the incident happened at 2204 Menaul Boulevard NE, near Stripes Burrito Co. The pilot was flying solo […]
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Power restored after hot air balloon hits power line
Public Service Co. of New Mexico (PNM) reported Monday morning a power outage impacting more than 12,000 customers in Albuquerque after a hot air balloon hit a power line near Midtown. Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta spokesperson Tom Garrity said the incident happened at 2204 Menaul Boulevard NE, near Stripes Burrito Co. The pilot was flying solo […]
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The debate on new rules for Downtown continues
A proposal to put more pressure on vacant property owners in Downtown Albuquerque and ban sleeping on sidewalks is back on the table for city councilors to debate Monday. The proposed downtown vacant buildings and properties ordinance, sponsored by Councilor Joaquín Baca, is expected to lead the night. The ordinance aims to tackle the vacant […]
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The debate on new rules for Downtown continues
A proposal to put more pressure on vacant property owners in Downtown Albuquerque and ban sleeping on sidewalks is back on the table for city councilors to debate Monday. The proposed downtown vacant buildings and properties ordinance, sponsored by Councilor Joaquín Baca, is expected to lead the night. The ordinance aims to tackle the vacant […]
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Partnership aiming for safe rides during Balloon Fiesta
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta starts tomorrow and with hundreds of thousands of spectators expected to descend on the metro area, the “Take a Ride on Us” program is back. Residents of Bernalillo, Sandoval and Santa Fe counties are eligible for discounted rideshare trips starting today at 10 a.m., through Friday Oct. 13, at 6 […]
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Partnership aiming for safe rides during Balloon Fiesta
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta starts tomorrow and with hundreds of thousands of spectators expected to descend on the metro area, the “Take a Ride on Us” program is back. Residents of Bernalillo, Sandoval and Santa Fe counties are eligible for discounted rideshare trips starting today at 10 a.m., through Friday Oct. 13, at 6 […]
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Balloon Fiesta Park gets new improvements
This year’s Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta will have new improvements such as more parking spots, restroom options and security efforts to “enhance the guest experience.” Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, New Mexico Transportation Cabinet Secretary Ricky Serna and leaders of the Balloon Fiesta announced Thursday additions for this year’s fiesta. The fiesta […]
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Balloon Fiesta Park gets new improvements
This year’s Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta will have new improvements such as more parking spots, restroom options and security efforts to “enhance the guest experience.” Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, New Mexico Transportation Cabinet Secretary Ricky Serna and leaders of the Balloon Fiesta announced Thursday additions for this year’s fiesta. The fiesta […]