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Photos: 2026 Balloon Fiesta kicks off

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. Share this story and start a conversation

Balloons take off at Rio Rancho Elementary School ahead of last year's Balloon Fiesta. (Kevin Hendricks)

Events, Sandoval County

Skip the Fiesta gridlock: Sandoval County serves up balloons, burritos and breathing room

by Kevin Hendricks 4 days ago

Sandoval County is hosting its 4th annual car show this weekend. (Kevin Hendricks)

Events, Sandoval County

Chrome sweet chrome: Sandoval County car show revs up for Route 66’s 100th birthday

by Kevin Hendricks 4 days ago

Events, Town of Bernalillo

Fall Fest? Family Fun! Bernalillo event promises something for all ages

by Rodd Cayton 4 days ago

Hot air balloons float over the Village of Corrales offices.

Events, Sandoval County

Disney On Ice, balloons, a car show and a chili cook-off pack a Sandoval County weekend

by Kevin Hendricks 4 days ago

Corrales, Events

PHOTOS: Corrales Harvest Festival crowns Poptart the pony as new pet mayor

by Kevin Hendricks 1 week agoSeptember 28, 2026

Corrales' "Not-So-Rapid-Transit" tractor wagons roll again this month as the Corrales Harvest Festival returns for its 41st year, running Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 26-27, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout the village. (Jesse Jones)

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Weekend guide: The Corrales Harvest Festival, the Salamanca twins and a village full of tractor wagons

by Kevin Hendricks 2 weeks ago

The BLOCK, 7805 Enchanted Hills Blvd. NE, Rio Rancho, hosts That Band on Friday at 7 p.m., Polynova on Saturday at 7 p.m., and closes Sunday with Braingang Trivia at 6 p.m. followed by an outdoor screening of Back to the Future at 7 p.m. (Kevin Hendricks)

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Lederhosen, live music and laughs highlight this weekend in Rio Rancho

by Kevin Hendricks September 17, 2026September 17, 2026

Oktoberfest is returning to Rio Rancho this weekend. (Kevin Hendricks)

Events, Rio Rancho

Prost! Rio Rancho Oktoberfest returns this weekend

by Kevin Hendricks September 17, 2026

In a brief meeting Monday evening, Bernalillo town councilors cleared a zoning path for the creation of a new Sandoval County animal shelter.

Events, Town of Bernalillo

Bernalillo prepares for action-packed Autumn with festivals, tournaments, music

by Rodd Cayton September 16, 2026