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Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta 2015

Hundreds of balloons lift off to mark the official start of the annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta during the first mass ascension in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015. The nine-day event attracts hundreds of balloonists and thousands of spectators from around the world. (AP Photo/Susan Montoya Bryan)
Hundreds of balloons lift off to mark the official start of the annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta during the first mass ascension in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015. The nine-day event attracts hundreds of balloonists and thousands of spectators from around the world. (AP Photo/Susan Montoya Bryan)
Susan Montoya Bryan, AP
Balloons are filled with hot air in preparation for their lift off during the 44th International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, N.M., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015. The nine-day event attracts hundreds of balloonists and thousands of spectators from around the world. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Balloons are filled with hot air in preparation for their lift off during the 44th International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, N.M., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015. The nine-day event attracts hundreds of balloonists and thousands of spectators from around the world. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Andres Leighton, AP
A special shaped hot air balloon, named Willy The Little Cop, flies during the 44th International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, N.M., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015. The nine-day event attracts hundreds of balloonists and thousands of spectators from around the world. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
A special shaped hot air balloon, named Willy The Little Cop, flies during the 44th International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, N.M., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015. The nine-day event attracts hundreds of balloonists and thousands of spectators from around the world. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Andres Leighton, AP
A hot air balloon flies as others are inflated during the 44th International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, N.M., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015. The nine-day event attracts hundreds of balloonists and thousands of spectators from around the world. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
A hot air balloon flies as others are inflated during the 44th International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, N.M., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015. The nine-day event attracts hundreds of balloonists and thousands of spectators from around the world. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Andres Leighton, AP
Hot air balloons fly during the 44th International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, N.M., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015. The nine-day event attracts hundreds of balloonists and thousands of spectators from around the world. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Hot air balloons fly during the 44th International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, N.M., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015. The nine-day event attracts hundreds of balloonists and thousands of spectators from around the world. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Andres Leighton, AP
Spectators watch as hot air balloons are prepared for their lift off during the 44th International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, N.M., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015. The nine-day event attracts hundreds of balloonists and thousands of spectators from around the world. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Spectators watch as hot air balloons are prepared for their lift off during the 44th International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, N.M., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015. The nine-day event attracts hundreds of balloonists and thousands of spectators from around the world. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Andres Leighton, AP
A pilot inflate his hot air balloon during the 44th International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, N.M., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015. The nine-day event attracts hundreds of balloonists and thousands of spectators from around the world. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
A pilot inflate his hot air balloon during the 44th International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, N.M., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015. The nine-day event attracts hundreds of balloonists and thousands of spectators from around the world. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Andres Leighton, AP
Spectators snap pictures as hot air balloons lift off during the 44th International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, N.M., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015. The nine-day event attracts hundreds of balloonists and thousands of spectators from around the world. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Spectators snap pictures as hot air balloons lift off during the 44th International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, N.M., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015. The nine-day event attracts hundreds of balloonists and thousands of spectators from around the world. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Andres Leighton, AP
A hot hair ballon lands on a service road as many others fly during the opening day of the 44th International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, N.M., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015. The nine-day event attracts hundreds of balloonists and thousands of spectators from around the world. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
A hot hair ballon lands on a service road as many others fly during the opening day of the 44th International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, N.M., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015. The nine-day event attracts hundreds of balloonists and thousands of spectators from around the world. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Andres Leighton, AP
Hot air balloons line up waiting their turn to lift off during the 44th International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, N.M., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015. The nine-day event attracts hundreds of balloonists and thousands of spectators from around the world. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Hot air balloons line up waiting their turn to lift off during the 44th International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, N.M., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015. The nine-day event attracts hundreds of balloonists and thousands of spectators from around the world. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Andres Leighton, AP
Hot air balloons fly during the 44th International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, N.M., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015. The nine-day event attracts hundreds of balloonists and thousands of spectators from around the world. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Hot air balloons fly during the 44th International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, N.M., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015. The nine-day event attracts hundreds of balloonists and thousands of spectators from around the world. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Andres Leighton, AP
Hot air balloons fly during the opening day of the 44th International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, N.M., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015. The nine-day event attracts hundreds of balloonists and thousands of spectators from around the world. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Hot air balloons fly during the opening day of the 44th International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, N.M., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015. The nine-day event attracts hundreds of balloonists and thousands of spectators from around the world. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Andres Leighton, AP
Hot air balloons fly during the opening day of the 44th International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, N.M., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015. The nine-day event attracts hundreds of balloonists and thousands of spectators from around the world. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Hot air balloons fly during the opening day of the 44th International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, N.M., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015. The nine-day event attracts hundreds of balloonists and thousands of spectators from around the world. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Andres Leighton, AP
Special shaped hot air balloons fly during the opening day of the 44th International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, N.M., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015. The nine-day event attracts hundreds of balloonists and thousands of spectators from around the world. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Special shaped hot air balloons fly during the opening day of the 44th International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, N.M., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015. The nine-day event attracts hundreds of balloonists and thousands of spectators from around the world. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Andres Leighton, AP
A balloon shaped as a fire hydrant stands tall, as other hot air balloons prepare to lift off during the first mass ascension at the annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015. The nine-day event attracts hundreds of balloonists and thousands of spectators from around the world. (AP Photo/Susan Montoya Bryan)
A balloon shaped as a fire hydrant stands tall, as other hot air balloons prepare to lift off during the first mass ascension at the annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015. The nine-day event attracts hundreds of balloonists and thousands of spectators from around the world. (AP Photo/Susan Montoya Bryan)
Susan Montoya Bryan, AP
A hot air balloon lifts off as others get ready to fly during the 44th International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, N.M., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015. The nine-day event attracts hundreds of balloonists and thousands of spectators from around the world. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
A hot air balloon lifts off as others get ready to fly during the 44th International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, N.M., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015. The nine-day event attracts hundreds of balloonists and thousands of spectators from around the world. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Andres Leighton, AP