ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The new Smokey Bear special shape balloon has made its debut. After more than 20 years in operation, it was time for the last hot air balloon to be replaced. The new ...

The Smokey Bear balloon is almost 20 years old. The non-profits who operate the balloon and educational program say they’re in desperate need of funding to keep running.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – There’s been at least three rough balloon landings this week alone, one getting trapped in trees, and two more colliding with some power lines. But none of those compare to ...

20 years ago Friday a Smokey Bear hot air balloon slammed into a radio tower near Balloon Fiesta Park. This group of towers where one collapsed on Friday morning after a balloon strike.

Skydivers will jump in formation from the balloon, at 35,000 feet. ... The Alpha 5 Project is scheduled to take place at the New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, New Mexico.

The Smokey Bear Balloon, a hot air balloon, will be available for short, free rides starting at 7:45 a.m. on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — It's been 20 years since Smokey Bear struck a 670-foot radio tower west of Balloon Fiesta Park on Oct. 10, 2004. The hot air balloon became entangled in the 50,000-watt tower ...