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Morning Fix - It's All Politics

• Two Duke City politicians are officially on the job in D.C. It's now Sen. Heinrich and Rep. Lujan-Grisham.

• Duke City-based …

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Added by Black Dog on January 4, 2013 at 8:10am — 7 Comments

Morning Fix - Would You Believe...

• Get your picture taken on the moon for FREE! Ok, it's not the actual moon, but a virtual environment... one of many fun activities on-hand at the NASA Aeronautics Research Display at the …

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Added by MarketPlace Media on October 5, 2012 at 7:00am — 6 Comments

Morning Fix - Bad Behavior

• Weather balloons, lens flares....they'll say just about anything to debunk the fact that UFOs just dig New Mexico.

• Turtle shoppers attacked, taken hostage by employees at Duke City pet…

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Added by Black Dog on October 3, 2012 at 6:45am — 6 Comments

Morning Fix - First Monday

Happy 88th Birthday, Jimmy Carter!

• Gas problems... Worldwide helium shortage causes shift to hydrogen for balloon race scheduled this coming weekend at Balloon Fiesta. Oh the…

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Added by Black Dog on October 1, 2012 at 6:26am — 1 Comment

I Lack Discipline, How 'Bout You?

I get inspired each and every week to do my regular DCF post. There's a certain oomph afforded me when reading the preceding day's post by Johnny Mango. His two part series on the Belen BNSF line and Harvey House were great. Not to mention his numerous posts about adventurous episodes with his grandson...

But then it all goes to hell. I have no finishing power. I probably won't even finish this post.… Continue

Added by Masshole in Fringecrest on October 13, 2010 at 10:30am — 12 Comments

Balloon in the Street

Final Day Mass Ascensions Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta 10/10/10

Our neighborhood is in the direct North-South flight path for Hot Air Balloons...This one came down near our home...All ended safe and sound in this show on the streets of Albuquerque's South Broadway Neighborhood.…

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Added by Jeff Hartzer on October 10, 2010 at 9:30am — 4 Comments

Recovery Cat 10.9.2010

Campaigners are the entrepreneurs and innovators of our political system. They identify needs, problems and opportunities, propose solutions, build support and, if successful, bring about positive change.

Civil Society Campaign, "Wider benefits."

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Added by J. Paul Lanier on October 9, 2010 at 6:00am — 4 Comments

Online Auction Benefitting Balloon Discovery Center

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, a non-profit organization, is auctioning off fun and unique items to raise money for our Balloon Discovery Center.

About the online auction

From August 1 - 15, Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta will be auctioning off a number of fun and unique items to bid on to raise money for our Balloon Discovery Center; our interactive… Continue

Added by Balloon Fiesta on August 7, 2010 at 12:21pm — No Comments

Biking to the Balloon Fiesta

This Saturday I made my first trek to the Balloon Fiesta by bicycle. From Fringecrest, it took 50 minutes to get there, 45 to come back and I've never enjoyed the event so much as I did this time. While others were cold and in long lines for coffee, I was warm, energized, and ready to enjoy. The coolest thing: Valet parking for bicycles. Just head up the North Diversion channel, turn right at the sign, and hand your bike over to the valet. No charge.… Continue

Added by Brendan on October 7, 2009 at 1:04pm — 16 Comments

Morning Fix

eighth-grade science rules!
"Hole-y" land/art, batman!…

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Added by Self Serve on July 16, 2009 at 6:30am — 10 Comments

Bike Path to Balloon Fiesta Park

Interested in avoiding traffic and taking a 'green' ride to this year's Balloon Fiesta? Albuquerque's bike trail system will soon connect to Balloon Fiesta Park.

The bike trail underpasses at Paseo del Norte and Alameda Blvd. are completed. This trail provides safe north-south passage along the west side of the AMAFCA north diversion channel. If you ride by the General Mills plant when they are making cereal, you can smell the sweet scent of childhood breakfasts.

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Added by Balloon Fiesta on July 15, 2009 at 2:03pm — 4 Comments

ABQ Locals - Weigh in on ways to improve Balloon Fiesta

Balloon Fiesta is seeking your feedback - positive and negative. Please take a few minutes and complete their online survey accessible here. This feedback will be reviewed by Balloon Fiesta management and will be acted upon.

If you aren't interested in sharing your thoughts in a survey format, please feel free to add comments to this blog post as well.

Thank you for your time and help.

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Added by Balloon Fiesta on June 25, 2009 at 10:30am — 10 Comments

"There's No Place Like Home"

Wizard of Oz Celebrating 70th Anniversary at 2009 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

Earlier this week, Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta announced a unique guest for this year’s Fiesta – the Wizard of Oz hot air balloon.

In celebration of 70 years since the movie’s release, Warner Home Video created a 75 foot tall, 55 feet in diameter hot air balloon that will travel across the United States this Summer from… Continue

Added by Balloon Fiesta on June 5, 2009 at 12:30pm — No Comments

An open letter to Neil Patrick Harris

You: a handsome openly gay man who has shared your talent and passion for acting with the world for a very long time.

Me: an obnoxious chubb-ette, who is not a morning person, but a total fan of you.

Why do I take the time to point this out? Well, because I truly hope that you are not offended if you happened to catch a random person being tactless next to you in line for breakfast burritos at the Balloon Fiesta saturday morning. When I realized it was you and your family… Continue

Added by RiRiSynCyr on October 6, 2008 at 5:03pm — 27 Comments

Balloon Fiesta '08 - the skinny...

DCF'ers should check Balloon Fiesta's homepage often for event updates and news.

Just today we posted an update in regards to the gas balloon race originally scheduled to kick-off Saturday afternoon. Currently it has been postponed and tentatively has been rescheduled for Monday due to weather concerns.

Also, if you're on Twitter feel free to… Continue

Added by Jen Marshall on October 3, 2008 at 11:00pm — 3 Comments

Volunteer @ Balloon Fiesta - Help raise funds for Make A Wish

Heard from a friend that our local Make A Wish chapter is in need of volunteers to help fundraise at this year's Balloon Fiesta. Volunteers are needed to work shifts selling Balloon Fiesta program books and calendars. In turn, Make A Wish raises funds to help grant wishes for local children. They are trying to get 500+ total volunteers - please read on if even you can help out for just one shift...

More about this volunteer opportunity:

"We are actively recruiting 500+… Continue

Added by Jen Marshall on September 14, 2008 at 5:46pm — No Comments

Corporate Folks & Balloon Fiesta

Just wanted to mention that Balloon Fiesta has a few corporate sponsor Fiesta Tents still available for this year's event. I think prime nights for tents on average run around $3,500. Although budgets are tight this year for all of us, could be a good networking / customer appreciation event if your company is large enough (or you have sponsor partners to hold such an event).

If interested, feel free to shoot me your information and I will connect you with Balloon Fiesta's events /… Continue

Added by Jen Marshall on August 11, 2008 at 9:27pm — No Comments