Albuquerque, New Mexico – Mass Ascension for Flight of the Nations lifted off early Wednesday morning with nearly 600 balloons. The winds allowed the “box” to form that Albuquerque is so famous for. The higher elevation had stronger winds that did not allow the competition portion of the balloons to come from outside the field to complete the task for a second day in a row.
America’s Challenge Gas Balloon race launch was held off for a day because of impending weather that they would encounter as the winds would float them eastward. A meeting at noon on Thursday will determine if they would inflate Thursday for launching.Special Shape Rodeo balloons will be launching Thursday morning at 7:00 am. The evening will have a Laser light show, After Glow and fireworks.