You can ride in a hot air balloon in Albuquerque any old time. But watching the mass ascension at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, when every participating balloon sl ...

Here's what to know if you plan to go. On Jan. 17, the events kick off at 6 p.m. and wrap up at 9 p.m. at the downtown Plaza de Las Cruces. A balloon glow is accompanies by food and drink vendors.