New figures show Balloon Fiesta attendance slightly down from last year

The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta released figures Monday that showed the event drew about 23,000 fewer visits compared to last year.

NM jury awards Fla. man $3.86M in balloon accident

A New Mexico jury has awarded a Florida man $3.86 million in damages after he was injured in a 2009 hot air balloon accident in Albuquerque.

Tentative deal cited on Albuquerque balloon fest

Albuquerque officials are citing a tentative agreement in negotiations between the city and the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.

Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta says farewell with Sunday mass ascension

Near perfect weather for the farewell mass ascension at the 2012 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta on Sunday.

Saturday mass ascension launched at Balloon Fiesta Park

Today begins the final weekend of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Weather conditions were favorable for a Saturday mass ascension. 

Rain dampens Balloon Fiesta Friday morning; evening events still scheduled

Rain and lightning caused Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta officials to cancel all events Friday morning.
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Rain, lightning cancels Balloon Fiesta flying events Friday

Rain and lightning has cancelled all Balloon Fiesta flying events for Friday.