The 51st Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is almost here and officials say there will be over 100 special shapes flying over New Mexico's sky. There will be 107 special shape balloons from ...

Day 7 of Balloon Fiesta kicked off with the Special Shapes Rodeo. The green flag was raised twice today. It was raised right after the pilot's briefing. Soon after, the flag changed to yellow as ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – They are the stars of the show, special shape hot air balloons draw big crowds to Balloon Fiesta. While there will be many returning this year, there are also 12 new ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Organizers with the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta unveiled the 16 special shape balloons making its first appearance at the event. Among the new special shapes are ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — 118 special shape balloons, representing 11 countries, will be featured throughout the 50th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, coming October 1-9. Fiesta officials ...

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.

"But when you fill the skies with a dozen balloons that are in the shape of something other than a traditional balloon, whether it's a bumblebee, a lion, a farmhouse or the American flag ...