ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It’s a unique and iconic hot air balloon that has been a favorite at the state’s biggest tourist attracting event- Albuquerque’s International Balloon Fiesta.

The hot-air balloon "La Ristra" is returning to New Mexico after being housed out of state for several years. The balloon helps to showcase New Mexico's history of cuisine with a string of red ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – We’re still about five months away from this year’s Balloon Fiesta, but an iconic New Mexican balloon will soon be back in the skies. The 128-foot La Ristra hot air ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – When you think of New Mexico, you probably think of two things: hot air balloons and chile. Folks may remember that a red chile ristra balloon flew in past Balloon Fiestas.

More than 180 vendors, 60 entertainers and a 128-foot tall chile-shaped hot-air balloon are among the many features coming to the 2022 Pueblo Chile & Frijoles Festival in Downtown Pueblo from Sept ...

More than 180 vendors, 60 entertainers and a 128-foot tall chile-shaped hot-air balloon are among the many features coming to the 2022 Pueblo Chile & Frijoles Festival in Downtown Pueblo from Sept ...

[5] Chile ristra-shaped hot air balloon returns to New Mexico – The “La Ristra” balloon has not flown for several years, but this year, it’s making a return. For years Balloon Fiesta ...

Ristra’s are iconic symbols int the state representing hospitality, and welcome, and also highlighting chile in New Mexico. For years Balloon Fiesta visitors would see the “La Ristra” hot ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The hot-air balloon "La Ristra" is returning to New Mexico after being housed out of state for several years. The balloon helps to showcase New Mexico's history of cuisine ...

Chile ristra-shaped hot air balloon returns to New Mexico. KRQE Albuquerque. Thu, May 22, 2025 at 10:26 PM UTC.