LIVE: Hundreds Of Hot Air Balloons Fill Albuquerque's Skies | GBS News | AQ1C

Hot air balloons fill the skies above Albuquerque, New Mexico, during the opening day of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. The annual event runs from October 3 to 11 and features hundreds of colorful hot-air balloons taking part in mass ascensions and other ballooning events. The opening mass ascension is scheduled for approximately 1300 GMT on October 3. The 54th edition of the festival is expected to feature more than 500 balloons, including special-shaped balloons, across Balloon Fiesta Park. Live coverage shows balloons taking flight over Albuquerque as the festival gets underway. Weather conditions can affect balloon launches and schedules. Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, Balloon Fiesta 2026, Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta 2026, hot air balloons, hot air balloon, hot air balloons Albuquerque, Albuquerque balloons, New Mexico balloons, New Mexico hot air balloons, balloon mass ascension, mass ascension, Balloon Fiesta live, Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta live, hot air balloon live, balloon launch, hot air balloon launch, balloons fill the sky, balloons in the sky, Albuquerque live #Albuquerque #BalloonFiesta #BalloonFiesta2026 #AlbuquerqueBalloonFiesta #HotAirBalloons #MassAscension #NewMexico #NewMexicoEvents #BalloonFestival #Ballooning #BalloonLaunch #Balloons #AlbuquerqueLive #BalloonFiestaLive #NewMexicoLive #LiveEvent #TravelEvents #USAEvents #October2026 #LiveNews LIVE: Hundreds Of Hot Air Balloons Fill Albuquerque's Skies | GBS News | AQ1C USN: ADORZ31NC ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The world moves fast. We help you make sense of it. Welcome to Global Broadcasting Service (GBS News) — your trusted source for breaking international news, in-depth analysis, and the stories shaping our world. We deliver accurate, timely, and unbiased coverage of global events, helping you understand not just what's happening, but why it matters. From geopolitical developments and international diplomacy to business, technology, climate, and human stories, GBS News brings the world's biggest headlines into clear perspective. What you'll find on GBS News: 🌍 Breaking international news and live updates 📰 Global politics and geopolitical analysis 📈 Business, economy, and financial developments 🤝 International diplomacy and world affairs 💡 Technology, science, and innovation 🌱 Climate, environment, and sustainability 🎥 Press conferences, speeches, interviews, and special reports 👥 Human stories from around the world Our mission is to deliver journalism that is factual, balanced, and accessible—empowering audiences with the context they need to understand an ever-changing world. Subscribe to GBS News and stay informed with reliable global journalism, every day.