While the 46th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta drifted into the sunset a few weeks ago, the numbers are in and this year's event was an incredible success. An estimated 887,970 people ...

After a year hiatus, the 49 th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta went off without a hitch. It was not only a picture perfect day in the Duke City, but weather could not have been better for ...

Out of the basket and onto the wall, the 2025 ExxonMobil International Balloon Fiesta commemorative poster has been released. This year's poster features an array of hot air balloons across the sky ...

A balloon pilot waves to the crowd as he takes off during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta on Oct. 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Roberto E. Rosales) ...

The 51st Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is October 7-15, 2023, with plenty of events and 500+ balloons from around the world. News Weather Sports Watch Live Contact Us 4 Links.

A balloon pilot waves to the crowd as he takes off during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023 in Albuquerque, N.M. (AP Photo/Roberto E. Rosales) ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A drone show and a flawless mass ascension ended Sunday’s last day of the 52nd Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.

Pilot Gene Dennis, 78, remembers the snow storm that almost caused him to miss that first fiesta. He had to rearrange his flight plans from Michigan so he could make it to Albuquerque in time.

The 52nd Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is coming soon. Here's a few things to consider if you're planning to travel to Albuquerque for the event that draws thousands from around the ...

Balloon Fiesta begins in just a few weeks, and we've dug into the KOAT Video Vault to bring you classic coverage of the 1999 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.