ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Saturday, October 12, was day eight of the 2024 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. The weather was good Saturday, and pilots were given the green flag to launch their balloons. With it being the final weekend of Balloon Fiesta, the park was packed with spectators enjoying the balloon launch. A balloon pilot’s journey: From crew member to mentor for the next generation Day 8 of the Balloon Fiesta (Isaac Cruz KRQE Site Producer) Day 8 of the Balloon Fiesta (Isaac Cruz KRQE Site Producer) Day 8 of the Balloon Fiesta (Isaac Cruz KRQE Site Producer) Day 8 of the Balloon Fiesta (Isaac Cruz KRQE Site Producer) Day 8 of the Balloon Fiesta (Isaac Cruz KRQE Site Producer) Day 8 of the Balloon Fiesta (Isaac Cruz KRQE Site Producer) Day 8 of the Balloon Fiesta (Isaac Cruz KRQE Site Producer) Day 8 of the Balloon Fiesta (Isaac Cruz KRQE Site Producer) Day 8 of the Balloon Fiesta (Isaac Cruz KRQE Site Producer) Day 8 of the Balloon Fiesta (Isaac Cruz KRQE Site Producer) Day 8 of the Balloon Fiesta (Isaac Cruz KRQE Site Producer) Day 8 of the Balloon Fiesta (Isaac Cruz KRQE Site Producer) Day 8 of the Balloon Fiesta (Isaac Cruz KRQE Site Producer) Day 8 of the Balloon Fiesta (Isaac Cruz KRQE Site Producer) Day 8 of the Balloon Fiesta (Isaac Cruz KRQE Site Producer) Day 8 of the Balloon Fiesta (Isaac Cruz KRQE Site Producer) Day 8 of the Balloon Fiesta (Isaac Cruz KRQE Site Producer) Day 8 of the Balloon Fiesta (Isaac Cruz KRQE Site Producer) Day 8 of the Balloon Fiesta (Isaac Cruz KRQE Site Producer) Day 8 of the Balloon Fiesta (Isaac Cruz KRQE Site Producer) Day 8 of the Balloon Fiesta (Isaac Cruz KRQE Site Producer) Day 8 of the Balloon Fiesta (Isaac Cruz KRQE Site Producer) Day 8 of the Balloon Fiesta (Isaac Cruz KRQE Site Producer) Day 8 of the Balloon Fiesta (Isaac Cruz KRQE Site Producer) Day 8 of the Balloon Fiesta (Isaac Cruz KRQE Site Producer) Day 8 of the Balloon Fiesta (Isaac Cruz KRQE Site Producer) Day 8 of the Balloon Fiesta (Isaac Cruz KRQE Site Producer) Day 8 of the Balloon Fiesta (Isaac Cruz KRQE Site Producer)