Up, Up in the Air

By The Paper. staff It’s that time of year again: Colorful balloons speckle the skies of Albuquerque and crowds flock to Balloon Fiesta Park. Photographer Roberto Rosales was on the ground for the opening day of the 52nd Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta and snagged these stunning shots. If you haven’t made it out there yet, […]

Up, Up in the Air

By The Paper. staff It’s that time of year again: Colorful balloons speckle the skies of Albuquerque and crowds flock to Balloon Fiesta Park. Photographer Roberto Rosales was on the ground for the opening day of the 52nd Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta and snagged these stunning shots. If you haven’t made it out there yet, […]

Letter to the Editor: Strengthening Our Community Through Trades Education

In today’s evolving economy, ensuring our youth are equipped with the practical skills necessary to succeed is more vital than ever. I’m Phil Ramirez, and as your candidate for Senate District 12, I am committed to an educational initiative that prepares our students not just for any job, but for good jobs that strengthen our […]

Is Marble Brewery closing after 16 years?

Beer lovers are on edge this week amid rumors that one of Albuquerque’s most popular and longest-running breweries — Marble Brewery — may be closing. Online forums and social media posts are swirling with different possibilities: the owners are looking for a buyer; bankruptcy is on the horizon; employees were recently given a 60-day notice. […]

Is Marble Brewery closing after 16 years?

Beer lovers are on edge this week amid rumors that one of Albuquerque’s most popular and longest-running breweries — Marble Brewery — may be closing. Online forums and social media posts are swirling with different possibilities: the owners are looking for a buyer; bankruptcy is on the horizon; employees were recently given a 60-day notice. […]

Letter to the Editor: We Must Listen to Top Republican Leaders Who Are Sounding the Alarm

Submitted by Lois Vermilya, Sandia Park As a long-time east mountain resident, I believe we have to listen to the large group of Republican officials who are warning us that Donald Trump is unfit for office.  His own Vice President Mike Pence and former President George W. Bush’s Vice President Dick Cheney have both disavowed […]

Letter to the Editor: We Must Listen to Top Republican Leaders Who Are Sounding the Alarm

Submitted by Lois Vermilya, Sandia Park As a long-time east mountain resident, I believe we have to listen to the large group of Republican officials who are warning us that Donald Trump is unfit for office.  His own Vice President Mike Pence and former President George W. Bush’s Vice President Dick Cheney have both disavowed […]

Power restored after hot air balloon hits power line

Public Service Co. of New Mexico (PNM) reported Monday morning a power outage impacting more than 12,000 customers in Albuquerque after a hot air balloon hit a power line near Midtown. Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta spokesperson Tom Garrity said the incident happened at 2204 Menaul Boulevard NE, near Stripes Burrito Co. The pilot was flying solo […]

Power restored after hot air balloon hits power line

Public Service Co. of New Mexico (PNM) reported Monday morning a power outage impacting more than 12,000 customers in Albuquerque after a hot air balloon hit a power line near Midtown. Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta spokesperson Tom Garrity said the incident happened at 2204 Menaul Boulevard NE, near Stripes Burrito Co. The pilot was flying solo […]

Ready for liftoff

Nearly 200 pilots got an early start to the 2024 Balloon Fiesta at Albuquerque Aloft, an event that sees balloons take off from elementary schools across the metro including this one at Rio Rancho Elementary School.  Since 2005, Albuquerque Aloft has offered parents, students, families, and teachers the opportunity to meet the pilots and crew […]