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Tag: Gila Valley Balloon Extravaganza

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Wind grounds Balloon Extravaganza flight for Monday; Flights still scheduled for Tuesday-Thursday

December 29, 2025December 29, 2025 - by News Director

TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – The sixth annual Gila Valley Balloon Extravaganza was grounded due to high winds on Monday, but more flights are still scheduled, along with various …

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Gila Valley Balloon Extravaganza returns with a record fleet and a 160-foot beagle 

December 18, 2025December 18, 2025 - by News Director

TweetPinShareContributed Article/Courtesy Gila Valley Balloon Extravaganza GRAHAM COUNTY —The skies above the Gila Valley are set to be painted with color as the sixth annual New Year’s Balloon Extravaganza takes …

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Horse injured after reportedly being spooked by low-flying hot-air balloons 

December 31, 2024December 31, 2024 - by News Director

TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com CENTRAL – A high-priced horse was injured Monday morning when it ran into a fence and was stuck after reportedly being spooked by low-flying hot-air balloons …

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Balloons over the Gila Valley

December 31, 2022December 31, 2022 - by News Director

TweetPinSharePhoto By Mike Bibb: One of several hot air balloons soars over the treetops Saturday morning for the third annual Gila Valley Balloon Extravaganza. By Mike Bibb GRAHAM COUNTY – …

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Last chance to win a free hot-air balloon ride during the third annual Gila Valley Balloon Extravaganza

December 26, 2022December 26, 2022 - by News Director

TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Balloon launches will take place Thursday-Sunday (weather permitting) and there will be a Balloon Glow on Friday and Saturday nights. Staff Reports SAFFORD – This …

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