Home to the largest Pow Wow in the country, New Mexico has a deep connection to its indigenous roots. Santa Fe is a movable feast for those interested in %
The 51st Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is almost here, and we have you covered with everything you need to know about schedules, tickets, parking and how to get there.
Patricia Ann Esmond began her journey in 1949 when she was born in Oklahoma City. In 1954 she moved with her family to Ponca City where her parents opened the Hartford Laundromat in the new Hartford Shopping Center. She graduated from Ponca City High School in 1967 and promptly went to work in the offices at Conoco. Except for an interruption of a couple of years, Pat continued to work for Conoco (and then ConocoPhillips) mainly as an accountant in the offices and then in the refinery until she retired in 2012. Along the way she also earned her B.S. in Accounting from Oklahoma State University.
Balloon Fiesta begins in just a few weeks, and we've dug into the KOAT Video Vault to bring you classic coverage of the 1998 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
The 51st Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is almost here, and we have you covered with everything you need to know for one of the state's most popular events.