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By the Numbers – Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, Inc. Shares 2026 Event Statistics
Albuquerque, N.M. – The 54th ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® drew more than 901,000 people to Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque, N.M., over 50,000 more people than last year. New guests and returning attendees alike showed up in full force to enjoy “The Scenic Route” and all Balloon Fiesta had to offer. Total Numbers: “From…
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Sunscription to Deliver Energy Bill Savings to New Mexico Residents
Sunscription, powered by US Solar, is offering community solar subscriptions to income-qualified PNM and El Paso Electric customers in New Mexico with community solar projects energizing this winter, creating a new opportunity for residents to receive savings on their monthly electricity bills without installing solar panels on their homes. Through the New Mexico Community Solar…
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Brotherhood LOL (Love Out Loud) Redefines Male Friendship and Connection in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Brotherhood LOL (Love Out Loud), a community-led, all-volunteer organization, is pleased to announce its fourth annual Brotherhood Social from 10 a.m.– 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Main Public Library, 501 Copper Ave NW, in Downtown Albuquerque. Designed to challenge traditional norms around male isolation and vulnerability, the event provides…
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Tom Garrity and Katie Olivey Named 2026 New Mexico Tourism Hall of Fame Inductees
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., October 19, 2026— The New Mexico Hospitality Association will induct Tom Garrity, founder and president of The Garrity Group, and Katie Olivey, founder and collaborator in chief at OLIVEY, into the New Mexico Tourism Hall of Fame. Both will be honored during the association’s annual Top HAT Awards and Hall of Fame Gala…
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Capture the Magic of Balloon Fiesta® with Annual Cindy Petrehn Memorial Photo Contest
Albuquerque, NM – Following the 54th event, the ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® invites guests to participate in the annual Cindy Petrehn Memorial Photo Contest. The contest, created in honor of longtime photographer Cindy Petrehn, is accepting entries through Oct. 31 and welcomes amateur and professional photographers alike to share the joy of Balloon Fiesta…
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Undefeated Light Heavyweight Atif Oberlton to Face Deon Nicholson in Matchup of Hard-Hitting Contenders on Saturday, Nov. 7 Live on Dazn from Kiva Auditorium in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Undefeated light heavyweight contender Atif Oberlton will face Deon Nicholson in a matchup of hard-hitting 175-pounders on Saturday, Nov. 7 live exclusively on DAZN from Albuquerque. The 10-round showdown will serve as the co-main event to Abraham Perez’s homecoming title defense against Yankiel Rivera at Kiva Auditorium. Tickets for the Nov. 7…
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Balloon Museum Receives $400,000 Donation from UMB Financial Corporation Charitable Foundation
ALBUQUERQUE – The Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum and its foundation announced a $400,000 donation from the UMB Financial Corporation Charitable Foundation. The funds will go toward the Museum’s Outdoor Balloon Adventure, an immersive and educational ballooning exhibition located on the back lawn overlooking Balloon Fiesta Park. The donation provides naming rights for the…
