Welcome from the Governor, State of New Mexico
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elcome to the Land of Enchantment! The annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is a centerpiece event of our one-of-a-kind culture. There’s nothing quite like the buzz of the early morning atmosphere, the view of hundreds of balloons against the Sandias and a striking blue sky. When you’ve been here, when you’ve seen it, you never forget it.
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And that’s true of any number of places and experiences across New Mexico! From the glistening dunes of the White Sands National Monument in Alamogordo to the powerful sense of place and history at Chaco Canyon, from the dizzying spires of Tent Rocks to the deep woods of the Gila, from the world-famous caverns in Carlsbad to the smell of roasting green chile in the fall: When you know, you know. New Mexico is adventure
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® 2021 Official Program
steeped in culture. Get out and see it! In the meantime, I hope you enjoy your time at Balloon Fiesta and I hope you come again to see us soon.
Michelle Lujan Grisham Governor
