The 54th ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta opened its first weekend Saturday and Sunday at Balloon Fiesta Park.

Ace photographer Roberto E. Rosales was there to capture the scenes.

Credit: The Paper
Credit: The Paper
Credit: The Paper
Credit: The Paper
Credit: The Paper
Credit: The Paper
Credit: The Paper
Credit: The Paper
Credit: The Paper
The 2026 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta took off with out any issues Saturday morning. This marks the 54th year of the most photographed event in the world.
Photo by Roberto E. Rosales for the Paper

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    Kevin Hendricks is an editor with nm.news. He has worked for almost 20 years in New Mexico journalism, previously with the Albuquerque Journal and Rio Rancho Observer.

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Kevin Hendricks is an editor with nm.news. He has worked for almost 20 years in New Mexico journalism, previously with the Albuquerque Journal and Rio Rancho Observer.

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