Kim Stoegbauer of The TomKat Studio has thrown some of our favorite kid parties ever (remember her mermaid-themed fifth birthday party for her daughter, Kate?). For Kate's sixth birthday, she ...

Rainbow Ryders, one of the largest hot air balloon companies in the world, has renewed its contract with the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta to remain the official ride partner. (Nadav ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The ballooning community is mourning the sudden loss of one of the most prominent figures in the industry. Scott Appelman, the founder of Rainbow Ryders, unexpectedly died ...

“Rainbow Ryders would not be what Rainbow Ryders is without the city of Albuquerque and the Balloon Fiesta." Scott Appelman recalled being at the inaugural Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in ...

PHOENIX, June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Rainbow Ryders, the Southwest's premier hot air balloon company, will proudly unveil a one-of-a-kind hot air balloon banner created by the cousin of a local ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For the first time, everyone will be able to experience the magic of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta from the sky as Rainbow Ryders teams up to make their rides ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.- Rainbow Ryders is looking to hire hot air balloon pilots. The company is launching a new pilot program that provides training, lasting about a year, with the goal of landing a ...

A balloon artist has been making people smile after adorning her house with a rainbow installation. Angharad Hurlstone started Anghard’s Party Art last September, after making balloon decor for family ...