The weight of a normal teardrop-shaped hot air balloon is 250 to 300 pounds. Special shape balloons like Smokey Bear tend to weigh more due to their size, extra air vents and appendages.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – There’s a new special shape coming to Balloon Fiesta this year and it takes the love of a family dog to new heights. From Smokey Bear to the bumble bees, soon … ...

Dozens of new shapes will take to the skies this year, including a concrete mixer from Duke City Redi Mix.

Strong wind conditions grounded many special shapes for a static display at Balloon Fiesta Park on Thursday. The special shapes rodeo kicked off with many traditional balloons taking to the sky.

The International Balloon Fiesta is flying it out of the park this year with a new event. Globito Glow in the Village will light up the night Monday, Oct. 6, which is also New Mexico Day at the fiesta ...

Meanwhile, Cameron Balloons will this year take over the arena on Saturday afternoon with a line-up that demonstrates the different styles and shapes of hot air balloon they manufacture right here ...

The "Saturday night glow" will see teams of pilots fire their burners in time to music, making the balloons appear to dance in the darkness. The festival will also bring live music, stalls, a funfair ...

Sep. 5—Sixteen new special shapes will make their debut at the 52nd Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. The event takes place Oct. 5-13 at Balloon Fiesta Park. It will include the launch ...

The major draw for this Balloon Festival will be the 30+ magnificent, colorful, hot air balloons. Fun for all ages, are the Special ...

Balloonists enjoyed perfect weather conditions for the opening day of the 47th Bristol International Balloon Fiesta.