Businesses hopeful for Balloon Fiesta boost

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — In just over 24 hours, one of New Mexico’s prized events will get fully underway.

Many of the thousands of tourists coming for the 50th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta are already in town.

Local businesses are expecting a particularly big boost to the economy this year.

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