Central (Albuquerque Area)

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — “It’s a Beautiful World” hot air balloon will lead the Flight of the Nations this year at the ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® on Wednesday, Oct. 7. Every country flying off the field will be honored by its flag flying on the balloon. “It’s a Beautiful World”…

ALBUQUERQUE – Mayor Tim Keller, City of Albuquerque and Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta officials held a press conference in preparation of welcoming thousands of visitors for the 54th Annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta beginning Saturday, October 3, 2026.   The City is acquiring a 6.29-acre property located directly across from…

TSA prepared to handle expected influx of passengers during the annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta ALBUQUERQUE – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Albuquerque International Sunport will hold a media availability at ABQ on Friday, October 2, from 10:00am to 11:00am discussing travel tips, passenger projections, and preparations for…

Abraham Perez will make the first defense of his WBA Interim Flyweight World Championship in a homecoming showdown with Yankiel Rivera at Albuquerque's Kiva Auditorium on Saturday, Nov. 7 live exclusively on DAZN beginning at 6 p.m. Perez returns for his first defense just two years after a near-fatal drowning…