Albuquerque, NM – The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, powered by ExxonMobil, set to launch October 5-13, 2024, will work with six New Mexico nonprofit organizations and national entities  for the 52nd event. This effort underscores Balloon Fiesta’s commitment to community engagement and social responsibility while enhancing the experience for event attendees.  Throughout the…

Albuquerque, NM – The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, powered by ExxonMobil, is set to launch on October 5-13, 2024, as the largest gathering of hot air balloons in the world. This year, Balloon Fiesta is working with the Wishing Star Foundation, based out of the city of Spokane Valley, Washington,…

Albuquerque, NM – Sixteen countries will be represented at the 52nd Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta powered by ExxonMobil.  International hot air balloon teams will launch from Balloon Fiesta Park throughout the event, October 5-13.   The popular Flight of the Nations Mass Ascension presented by New Mexico True, will launch as a part of the mid-week…

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The most efficient way to prevent potentially dangerous asteroids from damaging or even obliterating Earth may involve a coordinated nuclear response based on extensive prior data, according to Sandia National Laboratories physicist Nathan Moore. “To most people, the danger from asteroids seems remote,” Moore said. “But our…