Up, Up and Away to the “Country of New Mexico” By T. Ravlin Lyte

This just in: The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta  is happening right now but ends October 14.  In just about 6 hours you can be in the “land of enchantment” at an event that has a lot of hot air but will take your breath away. Oh, and find out why it’s the “country of New Mexico.”

Read all about it at Watchboom.com.

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5 Quick Facts about the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta:

1. The first Balloon Fiesta was in 1972 with just 13 balloons. In 2012, there are over 500.
2. This year’s theme, Blaze A Trail, comes from the idea of burners blazing and illumination the New Mexico sky. It’s also a nod to the Old West’s influence that has led to New Mexico’s centennial this year.
3. There are 19 countries represented in this year’s Fiesta including the Netherlands, Brazil and Thailand.
4. The grassy Fiesta Park launch field is the size of 58 football fields.
5. Hot air balloons go as fast or slow as the wind carries them since they don’t have a forward propulsion system.