ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The University of New Mexico now has its own hot air balloon. The “Cherry on Top” balloon made its debut on campus Monday, ahead of the 51st Albuquerque International Balloon ...

The Cherry Blossom Festival says it's changing the date of its 2015 Tunes and Balloons Festival. The 2015 Tunes and Balloons Festival will now occur on Saturday, September 12th, at Middle Georgia ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Residents got quite a surprise when a large fish-shaped hot air balloon made a bumpy landing in northeast Albuquerque on Monday morning. The gondola of the Mr. Fish balloon ...

UPDATE: The National Cherry Festival posted this update on Friday: “Due to potential weather and wind the Smokey Bear Balloon Event is cancelled. For all weather cancellations please stay tuned to our ...

One of the Cherry Blossom Festival’s signature events is drifting back to one of its former locations. The Balloon Glow of years past did not stay tethered in one spot or season but is touching down ...

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TRAVERSE CITY — Smokey the Bear will join the long roster of special guests in town for the National Cherry Festival. The U.S. Forest Service wildfire prevention icon will be seen in balloon form ...