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KRQE Classics: A perfect morning for pilots at the 1990 Balloon Fiesta

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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. It is the year 1990, and during the 19th Annual Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, one morning had absolutely perfect weather f…

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    KRQE Classics: Balloon pilot grabs keys during 1989's Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta competition (opens KRQE Albuquerque)

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    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. It is the year 1989, and the 18th Annual Albuquerque Balloon Festival is holding a competition with its balloon pilots t…

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    KRQE Classics: Albuquerque man creates film in 1991 showcasing history of Balloon Fiesta (opens KRQE Albuquerque)

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    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. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is a longtime tradition for thousands of visitors, spanning decades.

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    KRQE Classics: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta's Balloon Glow lights up the field in 1996 (opens KRQE Albuquerque)

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    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. Reporter Holiday Moore went to the Balloon Glow event in 1996. Below is that report.

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    KRQE Classics: A perfect morning for pilots at the 1990 Balloon Fiesta (opens KRQE Albuquerque)

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    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. It is the year 1990, and during the 19th Annual Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, one morning had absolutely perfect weather f…

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