ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One of the more unique features vital to a successful Balloon Fiesta is the Launch Director. Known affectionately as the “zebras,” you’ll find them scattered throughout the ...

LAUNCHES. SPECIAL SHAPED BALLOONS TAKING FLIGHT. HUNDREDS OF HOT AIR BALLOONS WILL LIFT OFF IN JUST THAT PERFECT COORDINATION. IT’S SO GORGEOUS. BUT BEHIND ALL OF THAT BEAUTY IS A GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – While most eyes are pointed to the sky, crews on the ground are busy making sure balloons get up in the air safely and back down to earth as softly as possible. Hearting the ...

Among the colorful globes at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta you will find Zebras strategically sprinkled throughout the field. Launch directors, who are known as Zebras because of their ...