Hundreds of hot air balloons fill the New Mexico sky — but safety starts long before launch. The NWS Albuquerque office provides Impact-Based Decision Support Services for the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta — meeting with emergency management partners months in advance, then being eye-to-eye with them during the festival. That close collaboration helps keep the fiesta’s thousands of guests and balloonists safe while they enjoy one of the world’s most unique events. 🎈🌎 | U.S. National

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