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16th Annual Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally January 19-20, 2008 Las Cruces, New Mexico |
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the EVENT in pictures
see Schedule of Events for day and time
NMSU Air Force ROTC presents the Colors at the Opening Ceremony
Hot air balloon "Cool Beans" flies the flag during the Opening Ceremony
Former Mayor William Mattiace gives the Official Proclamation for the Las Cruces Hot Air Balloon Weekend
Vocalist Naomi Vega sings the National Anthem
Helium filled balloons are released at sunrise as part of the Memorial Mass Pi-Ball Release
Balloons begin to launch from Brown Farm field
Tethered rides for the public in the Wells Fargo Corporate balloons
Master of Ceremonies, Chris Cruz, talks to the crowd from the Event Stage
The Budweiser horses make a special appearance at the 2005 MVBR rally (unfortunately, they are unable to make it to the 2006 rally)
The British Motor Car club of southern New Mexico displays its magnificent collection on the field following a caravan from N. Main St.
Another accident free event in 2005 thanks to a conscientious crowd, well-trained Penguins, and the expertise of EMT officer, Pete Bellows and crew, and the rally Safety Officer, Vernon Wilson and crew
the crowd pleasing Wells Fargo Bank hot air balloon glow, on Saturday evening of the Rally, featuring Wells Fargo, and other hot air balloons