KRQE Blogs

Balloon Fiesta’s craziest special shape balloons

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Special Shapes Rodeo creates one of the most special days of the Balloon Fiesta, and there have been some pretty crazy shapes that have graced the skies of Albuquerque ...
KRQE Blogs

Balloon Fiesta’s first special shape balloon celebrates 40 years

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – This year’s Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta marks the 40th anniversary of the very first special shape balloon to fly at the event – Chic-I-Boom. The iconic image ...
CU Independent

Where to Buy Latex Helium Balloons That Float Longer

When you are planning a celebration, the last thing you want is for the key pieces of decor to sag before guests arrive.
KOAT Albuquerque

The complexity of flying a special shape balloon

THAT EVEN WORK? IT’S AMAZING. A LIVE LOOK AT BALLOON FIESTA PARK FROM SKY SEVEN. NOW, UNFORTUNATELY, A LOT OF THOSE SPECIAL SHAPES DID NOT TAKE OFF THIS MORNING, BUT THEY ARE PREPARING FOR THE GLOW ...
KOAT Albuquerque

Special Shapes Rodeo at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta 2025

It's another special shapes rodeo day at the 2025 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Balloons are inflating and special shapes are taking to the sky.Follow live coverage below, and see live ...