The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is a dazzling event that combines early morning chill with sunny daytime temperatures. To make the most of your visit, it’s crucial to dress appropriately. Let’s dive into the wardrobe essentials for you to be comfortable and stylish during your Balloon Fiesta adventure The Importance of Layers New Mexico weather […]
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What Time Is the Night Glow at Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
If you’re gearing up for the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta and have your heart set on witnessing the magical night glow, you’re in for a treat. But when exactly does this luminous spectacle take place? Let’s plan your fiesta experience to perfection. The Balloon Glow, or as some people call it, the night glow, is one […]
13 Things to Know About Zozobra
While Albuquerque is a mere hour away from Santa Fe, it’s possible that you may have never attended one of the City Different’s most beloved events: the Burning of Zozobra. Zozobra, a giant effigy also called Old Man Gloom, is filled with spectators’ glooms and woes, then they are burned away with him. He’ll burn […]
Balloon Fiesta Launches an Unforgettable Kaleidoscope of Color
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta crowds the sky with hot air balloons in every color and shape imaginable for nine days in October. The world’s largest balloon festival takes place at Albuquerque’s Balloon Fiesta Park. Why Get Up at Dawn for Balloon Fiesta? Each day of the fiesta begins with a Dawn Patrol launch of […]
Unforgettable Margaritas!
What adult beverage says “having fun in New Mexico” more than a margarita, other than perhaps one infused with our state’s other classic, chile? While the margarita has its roots in the Borderland, it has gained worldwide popularity. In the United States, National Margarita Day is celebrated on February 22 and many a margarita is […]
Albuquerque’s Bold Brown Buildings
Why are all the buildings brown? Of course, they aren’t all brown, but this earthy color is often seen because not only does it blend in with our desert landscape, but early buildings were often crafted with the very earth beneath settlers’ feet. Brown Buildings with Adobe Adobe has a long history of being used […]
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