ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – This year the Balloon Fiesta is trying to break another record for the most remote-controlled balloons in the air at once. This is only the second year for RC Balloons at ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With the 2023 Balloon Fiesta in full swing, it’s not just traditional balloonists taking to the skies. Remote controlled hot air balloon pilots are also bringing their ...

LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - It seems everything has a remote-controlled version: cars, boats, planes, helicopters, and for the last few years, that includes hot air balloons. There are several floating ...

LOS RANCHOS, N.M. — Monday’s winds didn’t stop Balloon Fiesta’s first event outside Balloon Fiesta Park from being a success. Hundreds of families were able to see dozens of remote-controlled balloons ...

In 2016, her first year in the artisans tent at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, stained glass artist Tamara Phillips-Kingery put out 75 of her ornamental balloons for the first morning ...

Oct. 4—The 52nd Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta starts Saturday, October 5, and runs through October 13, with 560 or so balloons from around the country and the world. Nothing says early fall ...

The Forest Service and NASA have teamed up to evaluate the use of remote controlled balloons that can loiter high above fire scenes. The federal agencies are working to finalize a contract with South ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Friday is Special Shape Day and Kids Day at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta – and that is only the tip of the festivities for the seventh day. Kids can grab a goodie ...

The U.S. Forest Service is looking at something different — very different — to improve situational awareness at big wildfires: high altitude balloons. The Forest Service and NASA have teamed up to ...

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Great Reno Balloon Race will return to Rancho San Rafael Regional Park for its 44th year beginning on Sept. 5. “In an age of screens, the magic of hot air ballooning still ...