Smokey Bear weighs roughly 750 pounds. The weight of a normal teardrop-shaped hot air balloon is 250 to 300 pounds. Special shape balloons like Smokey Bear tend to weigh more due to their size ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta has announced this year’s new special shape balloons.

“When you get into advanced balloon twisting, I’m able to do a lot of things that change the shape of the balloon itself,” Sauter said. One such advanced technique, known as “balloon ...

This spindle, thus prepared ... which is merely a large working model, is a balloon, shaped like a cigar, both ends coming to a point. It is 37 feet long, 11 feet from top to bottom, and 8 ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One of the most recognizable special shapes at Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is a family affair. Standing at eight stories tall and so big extra help was ...

Thursday is full day at Balloon Fiesta Park with a Special Shape Rodeo™ scheduled in the morning and a Special Shape Glowdeo™ scheduled in the evening. Winds for day six of Balloon Fiesta ...

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT) — They’re a crowd favorite every year at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. This year, 106 special shapes are at the event, with 16 first-timers.