'Pilot's discretion': Yellow Flag for Balloon Fiesta Day 8

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Saturday marks day eight of the 2026 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. A yellow flag has been selected during the pilot briefing. It appears balloons may go up at the pilot's discretion. "Officials are currently monitoring winds aloft as we await sunrise. A final decision about this morning's flights will follow," Balloon [...]