Mass Ascension of Hot Air Balloons, Albuquerque, New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO Hot Air Balloon Capital of the World Mass ascension of over one hundred balloons during the Second World Hot Air Balloon Championships and concurrent Fourth Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. The Albuquerque Fiestas have become the grandest and most beautiful event in the 193-year history of hot air ballooning. Photo by Bill Flynt Puitry Distributed by Petley Studios, 6608 2nd St. N.W. Albuquerque, N. Mex. 112674