It's Albuquerque's most popular event for both visitors and criminals, but this year, Albuquerque police say Balloon Fiesta was virtually crime-free thanks to extra planning and patrols.]]> http://www.KOB.com/article/stories/s1209830.shtml?cat=10113 www.KOB.com Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:34:44 GMT Balloon Fiesta organizers are still tallying up the attendance numbers, but they do know they set a new record for the number of people who used park-and-ride. ]]> http://www.KOB.com/article/stories/s1208092.shtml?cat=10113 www.KOB.com Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:38:31 GMT Saturday evening and Sunday morning cancellations were a disappointing finish for Balloon Fiesta, but despite the poor finish, vendors say business was up over last year-- numbers that they're happy to head home with.
Visitors snap pics from every angle ]]> http://www.KOB.com/article/stories/s1186841.shtml?cat=10113 www.KOB.com Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:24:44 GMT http://www.KOB.com/article/stories/s1186840.shtml?cat=10113 www.KOB.com Mon, 12 Oct 2009 05:53:11 GMT The final mass ascension on the last day of the 2009 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta was canceled on Sunday due to winds.
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Complete fiesta coverage from KOB.com ]]> http://www.KOB.com/article/stories/s1186056.shtml?cat=10113 www.KOB.com Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:26:29 GMT The final balloon glow of Balloon Fiesta was canceled after winds picked up at sunset. Fiesta-goers were still treated to a fireworks display.
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Fiesta vendors enjoying busy events
Complete fiesta coverage from KOB.com ]]> http://www.KOB.com/article/stories/s1185797.shtml?cat=10113 www.KOB.com Sun, 11 Oct 2009 06:57:46 GMT When events get canceled due to rain or wind at Balloon Fiesta, many people like to 'blame the weather guy' when they should be thanking meteorologists for keeping things safe.]]> http://www.KOB.com/article/stories/s1185268.shtml?cat=10113 www.KOB.com Sat, 10 Oct 2009 16:06:58 GMT After Jeremy Jojola gives a report from his bird's-eye view from Chopper 4, Steve Stucker speaks with New Mexico Tourism Department Cabinet Secretary Michael Cerletti about what Balloon Fiesta and what the state's balloon culture means to the economy. Share your photos, video
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Complete fiesta coverage from KOB.com ]]> http://www.KOB.com/article/stories/s1185244.shtml?cat=10113 www.KOB.com Sat, 10 Oct 2009 16:10:44 GMT Chainsaw carvers start with seven foot redwood logs and trim them down into amazing sculptures that are auctioned and raffled off to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. It's become a fan favorite of Balloon Fiesta-goers.]]> http://www.KOB.com/article/stories/s1185216.shtml?cat=10113 www.KOB.com Sat, 10 Oct 2009 16:00:27 GMT Jeremy Jojola is up in Chopper 4 all morning keeping an eye on traffic conditions and the latest balloon reports as thousands enjoy the final weekend of Balloon Fiesta. ]]> http://www.KOB.com/article/stories/s1185178.shtml?cat=10113 www.KOB.com Sat, 10 Oct 2009 15:22:45 GMT