ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The green flag was flying as the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta celebrated "New Mexico Day". All New Mexico residents were welcome to enjoy the balloons with free admission on Monday morning. A look at Balloon Fiesta through the decades: The 1980s Day 3 of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Oct. 7, 2024. (Photo by KRQE Digital Reporter Scott Brown) Day 3 of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Oct. 7, 2024. (Photo by KRQE Digital Reporter Scott Brown) Day 3 of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Oct. 7, 2024. (Photo by KRQE Digital Reporter Scott Brown) Day 3 of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Oct. 7, 2024. (Photo by KRQE Digital Reporter Scott Brown) Day 3 of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Oct. 7, 2024. (Photo by KRQE Digital Reporter Scott Brown) Day 3 of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Oct. 7, 2024. (Photo by KRQE Digital Reporter Scott Brown) Day 3 of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Oct. 7, 2024. (Photo by KRQE Digital Reporter Scott Brown) Day 3 of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Oct. 7, 2024. (Photo by KRQE Digital Reporter Scott Brown) Day 3 of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Oct. 7, 2024. (Photo by KRQE Digital Reporter Scott Brown) Day 3 of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Oct. 7, 2024. (Photo by KRQE Digital Reporter Scott Brown) Day 3 of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Oct. 7, 2024. (Photo by KRQE Digital Reporter Scott Brown) Day 3 of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Oct. 7, 2024. (Photo by KRQE Digital Reporter Scott Brown) Day 3 of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Oct. 7, 2024. (Photo by KRQE Digital Reporter Scott Brown) Day 3 of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Oct. 7, 2024. (Photo by KRQE Digital Reporter Scott Brown) Day 3 of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Oct. 7, 2024. (Photo by KRQE Digital Reporter Scott Brown) Day 3 of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Oct. 7, 2024. (Photo by KRQE Digital Reporter Scott Brown) Day 3 of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Oct. 7, 2024. (Photo by KRQE Digital Reporter Scott Brown) Day 3 of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Oct. 7, 2024. (Photo by KRQE Digital Reporter Scott Brown) Day 3 of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Oct. 7, 2024. (Photo by KRQE Digital Reporter Scott Brown) Day 3 of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Oct. 7, 2024. (Photo by KRQE Digital Reporter Scott Brown) Day 3 of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Oct. 7, 2024. (Photo by KRQE Digital Reporter Scott Brown) Day 3 of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Oct. 7, 2024. (Photo by KRQE Digital Reporter Scott Brown) Day 3 of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Oct. 7, 2024. (Photo by KRQE Digital Reporter Scott Brown) Day 3 of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Oct. 7, 2024. (Photo by KRQE Digital Reporter Scott Brown)