Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Uniquely Albuquerque Valentine’s Day: ‘Friends & Lovers’ balloon rally returns ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Special Shapes Rodeo ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Special shape balloons graced our skylines on day 7 of the 2026 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. The morning kicked off with a green flag and minimal wind, creating ...

Thursday is a special day for special shape balloon enthusiasts, with 117 unique balloons ready to take to the skies, weather permitting, including 13 new designs. This year's new shapes include a ...

During Balloon Fiesta’s mass ascension, more than 500 hot air balloons launch in a sky-bound parade of shapes and colors.

It's a Special Shapes kind of day at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta and the green flag is waving to christen it.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – This year’s Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta marks the 40th anniversary of the very first special shape balloon to fly at the event – Chic-I-Boom. The iconic image ...

The Special Shapes Glowdeo drew families, couples and friends to Balloon Fiesta Park on Thursday evening, giving spectators a chance to admire some of Balloon Fiesta's most imaginative balloons ...

The work was carried out by researchers at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, who set out to develop materials that can mold balloons into different shapes.

A Volkswagen van balloon with lights, a horn and a beach-bound crew delights crowds at Albuquerque's Balloon Fiesta.

The 51st Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is almost here and officials say there will be over 100 special shapes flying over New Mexico's sky. There will be 107 special shape balloons from 6 ...

A team of researchers has designed materials that can control and mold a balloon into pre-programmed shapes. The system uses kirigami sheets -- thin sheets of material with periodic cuts -- embedded ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Special Shapes Rodeo creates one of the most special days of the Balloon Fiesta, and there have been some pretty crazy shapes that have graced the skies of Albuquerque ...