ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —

The Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta is drawing visitors from across the country, providing a sense of home, boosting local businesses and organizations during the week-long event.

Paul Taff and his wife, Paige, traveled from Fort Worth to Albuquerque for the second time to experience the Balloon Fiesta. This time, they brought their son, Eli, to show him what the celebration is like.

"We were just interested in seeing what it was going to be like this time versus last time (in 2018), and it was better," Paul said.

Visitors from Los Angeles also shared their excitement about the event.

"We're from Los Angeles, and this is the second Balloon Fiesta," Yvette Fimbres said. "The weather is just like Los Angeles. So yeah, it's like being home away from home."

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