ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A giant Elvis, an ice cream cone and a child in a wheelchair are among the new shapes set to take to the sky at an annual hot-air balloon festival in New Mexico that's ...

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 ...

From elaborate fireworks displays to stunning mass ascensions, Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta always offers plenty ...

HEY GOOD MORNING. 827 I’M TODD KURTZ. DAY SIX OF BALLOON FIESTA IS IN FULL SWING NOW. WE’LL TAKE A LIVE LOOK OUT THERE AT THE FIELD. THOSE ARE POPULAR BEES THAT WE SEE EVERY YEAR. SMOKEY BEAR AS WELL.

On Thursday, October 9 and Friday, October 10, 2025, the Balloon Fiesta celebrated special shape balloons with the Special Shapes Rodeo. KRQE News 13’s Chief Photographer, Nick Burke, captured a ...

A new roadrunner balloon and another in the form of a baby dinosaur hatching from an egg are among the new shapes scheduled to take part this year in the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.

New animals, fun characters and even an emoji hot air balloon will make their debut at Balloon Fiesta next month. Officials are finalizing the list of new special shapes you’ll see this year, and a ...

MAKING a balloon in the shape of a bunny normally involves a rubber tube, a bit of deft twisting and a high tolerance for squeakiness. Now 3D printing means you can create any balloon shape you please ...

Christo Redentor - Helio Neto, São Pãulo, São Pãulo, Brazil Expand to read more Courtesy Balloon Fiesta Twenty new special shapes are coming to this year's Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – They are the stars of Balloon Fiesta, the special shapes. There will be 11 new ones this year, including one the kids are sure to love, plus two balloons with New Mexico ...