Sandia Pueblo and Balloon Fiesta went at it again. Sandia didn’t want any balloons to land or fly over. For about a week they couldn’t agree and then people start to talk boycott. Talk about bad blood!

Sandia has one of the best views of the Balloon Field ever. People said boycott the casino, Bien Mur, eateries, and hotel. All make good money during Fiesta.

The new agreement is balloons can land on Pueblo land but have to call first to pick up the balloon. That is what has happened. Trust me, my balloon landed on Pueblo land and it was all day getting it back. We had to be escorted to go get it.

Also, balloons can not fly over Pueblo land lower than 200 feet. Who is measuring?

This is childish. Call-in shows had people saying that this is how they stick it to Anglos. Balloon crews rip up Pueblo land. Sandia makes great money during Fiesta because of Fiesta. Balloon Fiesta balloons need Sandia Pueblo in case they have to land. Get over it. For 11 days a year you can both cooperate. Jeez!!!


- Barbe Awalt