ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is one of the most anticipated events of the year, bringing in hundreds of thousands of visitors from all over the world, and over 20 different public safety and first responder agencies are working the big event in order to make Balloon Fiesta Park as safe as possible. "We know that this is a great event here for Albuquerque. We want to make sure that it is also safe, and that's our main priority as law enforcement," said Sheriff John Allen, Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office.

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With the ongoing I-25 construction, law enforcement and Balloon Fiesta officials suggest getting to Balloon Fiesta Park early to avoid major traffic jams. "We're asking that everybody show some patience. It's a f

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