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NASA For Jerry and Cindy Holmes, their love of NASA’s work and ballooning came together in March when they purchased the new Cosmos I hot air balloon. "We love NASA. It represents American ingenuity," Jerry said. The couple shares another goal with NASA – to inspire kids. "We hope that Cosmos will encourage students to embrace math and science," Cindy said. At 106 feet tall and 486 pounds, Cosmos I is a whole lot of inspiration – people can’t help but look up to it as...
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Sept. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- With a growing national economy and possibly better weather than in 2011, the 2012 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta taking place October 6 - 14 could generate an economic impact of more than $100 million in direct and indirect spending, with significant benefits to Albuquerque's local economy. An Economic Impact and Guest Research Study conducted in 2011 and 2009 showed that the Fiesta not only generated $90 and $106 million...
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Sept. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2012 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta(®) is right around the corner, but hotel rooms are still available. Hot air balloonists and spectators alike will come together as more than 500 balloons launch for nine days in New Mexico's largest city. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta(®) takes place in the Hot Air Balloon Capital of the World each October, this year from October 6-14, 2012. Act now to take...
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Oct. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta again set the world record for most balloons launched in one hour, sending 345 hot air balloons into the sky from Balloon Fiesta Park during the opening day of Balloon Fiesta. Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, Inc. is seeking the world record for the greatest mass hot air balloon ascent in one hour from Guinness World Records.(TM) "There's no better way to celebrate the 40th Balloon...
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta celebrates its 40th event with 550 hot air balloons representing 20 countries and honoring the person who started it all in 1972 Sid Cutter, the founder and "Father of Fiesta". The 40th event will occur October 1-9, 2011 at Balloon Fiesta Park. New this year will be the Sandia Resort and Casino $100,000 challenge, the richest active prize in ballooning. It will test pilots' skill and provide great...
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Hot air balloon enthusiasts and novices alike will come together in joyful expectation as more than 500 balloons launch each morning in Albuquerque, New Mexico during the 39th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta (http://www.BalloonFiesta.com). From October 2nd - 10th, hundreds of thousands of spectators will experience the amazement and wonder of the 2010 event themed "Earth, Wind and Flyers." (Photo:...
CHICAGO, Sept. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Think of it as the Super Bowl of chain saw carving. Four of the best chain saw artists on the circuit will once again return to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® in New Mexico October 1-3 to carve for the Make-a-Wish® Foundation of New Mexico and compete in the 6th Annual ECHO National Chain Saw Carving Championship. Who will be judged the superior carver? Mike Bihlmaier (Marengo, IL), Mark Colp (Lakeport, CA), Jason Emmons (French Lick,...
CHICAGO, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- ECHO's popular Chain Saw Carving Team will once again return to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® in New Mexico October 1-3 to carve for the Make-a-Wish® Foundation of New Mexico and compete in the 6th Annual ECHO National Chain Saw Carving Championship. This year's championship once again showcases the ECHO team members to see who will be judged as the superior carver. The four professional carvers will compete for cash prizes and the...
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Oct. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2009 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® "Mass Happiness," launching October 3-11, is bringing hot air balloonists and tourists from around the globe to Albuquerque, New Mexico (http://www.itsatrip.org). The 38th annual Balloon Fiesta (http://www.balloonfiesta.com) will feature 550 registered hot air and gas balloons and 650 balloon pilots representing 17 countries and 37 states. Every October, during these nine days, more than 800,000...
CHICAGO, Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Follow the action at the 5th Annual ECHO Chain Saw Carving Championship October 2-4 at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® in New Mexico as four pro carvers compete to see who will be judged as the superior carver. Live footage will be posted at http://www.youtube.com/echocarving beginning Friday afternoon, October 2nd. The public can vote for their favorite piece at the team's Facebook page, titled ECHO Chainsaw Carving Team. This year's...
