Albuquerque, NM Hot Air Balloon Industry | Update
March 3, 2022Movement forward regarding the future of Hot Air Ballooning in Albuquerque has been slow to come about. Vague statements have been made by the government entities who rule the skies…
Hot Air Ballooning in ABQ | What’s At Stake
February 23, 2022Albuquerque, NM, the “Hot Air Balloon Capital of the World” is in need of the public’s support. The FAA and ATC are enforcing an irrelevant ruling for hot air balloons…
Guide to Booking your Hot Air Balloon Ride
March 4, 2021You’ve done your research, you’ve googled extensively, read all kinds of TripAdvisor, Expedia, and social media reviews, and now you’ve made your decision. You chose Rainbow Ryders for your hot…
Flight Safety and Quality Control: Why We Removed Hops
October 23, 2020At Rainbow Ryders, safety and quality control are two of our top priorities. Though some aspects of the experience are off-the-cuff, your whole hot air balloon ride, beginning to end,…
Rainbow Ryders is New Mexico Safe Certified
September 20, 2020Rainbow Ryders has taken the New Mexico Safe Certified pledge to keep our passengers, our staff, and our community safe. This means we promise to: Wear It Well: all of…
Meet Your Crew
August 6, 2019Have you ever wondered how a hot air balloon manages to get in the air? As magical as balloon flights seem, sending the aircraft up to the clouds doesn’t happen…
Making The Most Of Your Albuquerque Visit
August 5, 2019Let’s talk about what to do while you’re in town for the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta! From October 5th-13th, tens of thousands of visitors will flock to Albuquerque for the…
