ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The green flag has been raised on Tuesday, October 8, day four of the 2024 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Balloon launch is scheduled for 7 a.m. What it takes to inflate the Zozobra hot air balloon Winds are expected to be light Tuesday morning. Temperatures will again cool down into the mid 50s in the morning, climbing back into the mid 80s in the afternoon.  Tuesday, October 8 schedule of events 6:00 am Dawn Patrol 7:00 am Balloon Launch 8:00 am Fly In Competition Launch 8:00-noon Chainsaw Carving Exhibition