Oct 13, 2024 Oct 13, 2024 Updated Oct 13, 2024 Cooperative weather and the ability to stick to the program as scheduled were highlights for this year’s Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
The United States launches some 76,600 balloons annually, while Canada sends up around 22,000. As each balloon ascends, it expands. Once it has traveled up about 21 miles and its volume has grown ...