• HotHare Flight  
  ALBUQUERQUE -- Glo Kehoe, a full time professional corporate hot-air balloon pilot, has steered America's largest hot-air balloon for eight years. At 166 feet tall, the Energizer Bunny is 15 feet taller than the Statue of Liberty.     A crew of 20 people is required to prepare the hot "hare" balloon before liftoff and after landing. Area residents and balloon tour enthusiasts from all over the country are recruited to volunteer as crew members each year. ...Launch Video



• Stop Sign?  
  About half of all drivers either disregard or never see a stop sign at the intersection of Palace and Washington avenues, according to 30 minutes of observation by The New Mexican....Launch Video



• Civic Center  
  After more than two years of work, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, marked the grand opening of the Santa Fe Community Convention Center. In this presentation see how the project progressed from concept to reality....Launch Video



• Time Lapse  
  Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, marked the grand opening of the Santa Fe Community Convention Center. In this presentation, see two years of work on the project compressed into 45 seconds....Launch Video



• Joust For Fun  
  Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The first Santa Fe Renaissance Fair was held at Rancho de las Golondrinas with attractions ranging from jugglers and royalty to medieval combat. The historic fields were recreated for the event by members of the Society for Creative Anachronism. Heather Vernon of Las Cruces led a jousting demonstration where she and two other knights faced off in a tournament showcasing horsemanship and skill....Launch Video



• A Super Salto  
  Rocket scientist Bob Carlton has flown hang gliders, airplanes, helicopters, sailplanes and has been a part of airshows since 1993. About five years ago, Bob came up with the idea of retrofitting a military-grade 225 pound thrust jet engine onto the top of a sailplane. Calling it the Super Salto, this modified self-launching glider made its second appearance since its creation at the Santa Fe Airshow on Saturday. Bob flew at low-levels, executed high-speed climbs, performed aerobatics and had a great time introducing Santa Fe to his unique Super Salto jet plane....Launch Video



• Railyard Party  
  The grand opening of the Santa Fe Railyard on Saturday was packed with the Farmer's Market at their new home across from SITE Santa Fe. Bands played throughout the day, with a dedication featuring the Santa Fe Southern Railway and Railrunner Express bumping noses in a ceremonial kiss....Launch Video



• Pet Parade  
  Furry, four-legged pirates, bees and super-heroes were seen walking around downtown Santa Fe during the Desfile de los Ninos at the plaza on Saturday. The pet parade featured costumed kids and adults with animals of all sizes. Chickens, goats, lambs, kittens, ducks and dogs were dressed-up in outfits ranging from cowboys and ladybugs to Yoda....Launch Video



• Burning Gloom  
  A large crowd gathered in Fort Marcy Park on Thursday night to dispel the gloom from the past year at the 84th annual burning of Zozobra. Old man gloom’s eyes glowed red as he scowled, growled and flailed his arms around while people waited for the 50-foot-tall marionette to burn to the ground....Launch Video



• Indian Market  
  Artwork in the 2008 Indian Market is submitted for judging at El Museo Cultural on Aug 21. Artists travel from around the country to participate in the market, the largest of its kind, and a good showing can launch a career....Launch Video




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