Meet Pilot Johnny Lewis

Flying a hot air balloon in Northern New Mexico is unlike anywhere else in the world. The land itself becomes part of the experience — with its winding arroyos, dramatic canyons, and rolling foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Every flight tells a different story, guided by wind and light, with the Río Grande glistening below.

At the Río Grande Sky Fiesta, Johnny captures that magic — showing visitors what it means to truly feel the land from above. There’s nothing like it, and it’s something you have to see, hear, and experience for yourself.