“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 ...

If you need a reason to smile while social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic, check out the Instagram hashtags #ColoringPhillyWithHope and #ColorPhillyWithHope. Rainbow balloon garlands have ...

Jace Florescio, who owns Florescio Events, has been installing colorful balloon displays on the railings outside of homes in the area with a goal of bringing cheer to residents in the neighborhood ...

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 ...

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Lots of people have bucket lists. But for nearly four decades, Scott Appelman, the founder and owner of Rainbow Ryders hot air balloon company, has been in the more unique position of making an item ...

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 ...

NEW MEXICO – Some laid-off pilots may be trading in their wings for hot air balloons. Rainbow Ryders is now looking for applicants for their commercial hot air balloon pilot training program. The ...

Our Here, Now column looks at trends taking hold in cities around the world. Given how different the world looks these days, we’re focusing on the feel-good moments emerging in between. Rainbows are ...