Annual balloon rally takes to skies over Cortez

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Annual balloon rally takes to skies over Cortez

Early morning launches fill skies on weekend
The Cortez Rendezvous Hot Air Balloon Rally attracted balloon companies from around the Four Corners region for the three-day event.
Staff from True-Lee New Mexico stoke the flames before their flight. True-Lee came to the Cortez rally from Gallup, New Mexico, said co-owner Jennifer Lee. Their balloon is 66 feet tall, 63 feet wide and 901 pounds.
Hot air balloons took off from Parque de Vida Friday through Sunday for the annual Cortez Rendezvous Hot Air Balloon Rally. Local community members were given rides on the ballons this weekend.
Balloon set-up began about 6:30 a.m.
Balloons in varying stages of setup. After taking off, the hot air balloons were then followed by chase teams in cars.
True-Lee co-owner Bill Lee takes Brandon, RIley, and Madison Schubert on a hot air balloon ride. Lee has been a pilot for 22 years, said his wife, Jennifer.
A balloon in flight.

Annual balloon rally takes to skies over Cortez

The Cortez Rendezvous Hot Air Balloon Rally attracted balloon companies from around the Four Corners region for the three-day event.
Staff from True-Lee New Mexico stoke the flames before their flight. True-Lee came to the Cortez rally from Gallup, New Mexico, said co-owner Jennifer Lee. Their balloon is 66 feet tall, 63 feet wide and 901 pounds.
Hot air balloons took off from Parque de Vida Friday through Sunday for the annual Cortez Rendezvous Hot Air Balloon Rally. Local community members were given rides on the ballons this weekend.
Balloon set-up began about 6:30 a.m.
Balloons in varying stages of setup. After taking off, the hot air balloons were then followed by chase teams in cars.
True-Lee co-owner Bill Lee takes Brandon, RIley, and Madison Schubert on a hot air balloon ride. Lee has been a pilot for 22 years, said his wife, Jennifer.
A balloon in flight.
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