KRQE News 13 · Oct 9, 2026

KRQE Classic: The 1999 Balloon Fiesta concluded with a gusty but colorful flight

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – To celebrate the 54th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, we've been digging into our archives to find original reports we've done over the years. In 1999, the last weekend of Balloon Fiesta, it was unclear if there would be a mass ascension.