2015 Taos Mountain Balloon Rally!
Every year on the last full weekend in October, as the trees in the
high country surrounding this historic village erupt into a
painter's canvas of oranges, reds, ambers and yellows, even more
color is added to the vista as the Taos skies are filled with dozens
of brightly colored hot air balloons lifting into the clear, cold dawn
of a Taos Mountain sunrise.
The Taos Mountain Balloon Rally Association, the non-profit
group that organizes and puts on the event each year, is a small,
dedicated group of volunteers who work nearly year-round to
make sure the rally is safe, filled with events and experiences and
visiting pilots, crews and families are given the best in Taos
hospitality. Local businesses donate thousands of dollars in
sponsorship and lodging for the pilots and crews. Other
businesses, artists and crafts people donate prizes, auction items
and more. The Taos Mountain Balloon Rally is truly a Taos
community event!
2015 marks the 33rd Annual Taos Mountain Balloon Rally. Smaller
than many such events, the Taos Mountain Balloon Rally typically
hosts 35-50 balloons and crew each year. The rally, primarily
because it is smaller and more intimate, has become a popular
stop for balloonists, families and crews. The event is very popular
with Taosenos, as well. Parents and kids alike get "up-close and
personal" with the balloonists every morning as the crews prepare
for launch.
Thanks to our TMBRA 2014 Staff
This annual event would not be possible if not
for the efforts of our staff members.
THANK YOU TO ALL!
JOIN US! Volunteers Always Welcome!
2015 TMBRA MEETING DATES:
Second Tuesday of each month
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Hotel Don Fernando de Taos
1005 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur,
Taos, NM, US, 87571
NOT PICTURED:
Phil Bateman
Mary Bateman
Murray Conrad
Ron Curry
Jack Daseler
Terry Germann
Susan Germann
Diana Hulick
Nancy Johnson
Darren Kasper
Jerry Laughlin
Virginia Laughlin
Jeff McElroy
Mike Olsen
Sandy Olsen
Jay Prunty
Don Robertson
Jordan Romero
Patsy Scott
Dennis Scott
Martha Seaman
Carina Short
Mary Velasquez
PICTURED:
Cris & Doris Vasquez
Peter Martinez
Ed Smith
Janet & Mark Rusler
Ralph Sweet
Neomi Martinez
Marcie Sweet
John & Sharron Flaherty
Gwen & Jack Carpenter
Dani & Mackenna Kesson
Dennis & Carmel Manzanares
Sandi Welter
Toni S. Wright
Archie Harrison
Vincente Vega
Pam Campbell
Kim Buehre
Larry Reike
Joan & Mike Young
Felipe Santivestan &
Carmela Quinto
PHOTO GALLERY
October 23, 24 & 25, 2015
33rd Annual
Taos Mountain Balloon Rally
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2015 Taos Mountain Balloon Rally
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