The Albuquerque skyline looks a little different than in other cities. No matter what time of year you visit, you're sure to see our clear blue skies dotted with hot air balloons. Clear skies, calm winds and mild temperatures are the norm in Albuquerque, encouraging year-round hot air ballooning and enabling more than 300 resident balloonists (more than any other state) to fly hot air balloons frequently and for long periods of time.