Gila Valley New Year's Balloon Extravaganza

08/05/2024

Took the old Just Ducky walk-thru balloon to Mt. Turnbull Elementary School in Bylas on the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation. All of the students pre-k through 6th grade came out to learn about ballooning. Most of these students have never seen hot air balloons so they were very excited. We love sharing ballooning with kids.

07/05/2024

02/05/2024

Part of our Gila Valley Balloons non-profit Balloon Ambassadors program. We visited Thatcher Elementary School’s 5th grade classes.

29/03/2024

AZ Air Ventures has been nominated for Best of Safford in Service. We love creating smiles and a lifetime memory. If you think this service represents part of making Safford a great place to live and visit, vote for Az Air Ventures before April 4th.

SAFFORD — The nominees are in, so now it’s time to vote for this year’s Best of Safford Award winners. Voting is taking place now at Best of Safford 20

28/03/2024

28/03/2024

Giving back to our community is the purpose for our nonprofit organization, Gila Valley Balloons. We are looking for sponsors for the 5th Annual Gila Valley New Year's Balloon Extravaganza and grants to help us keep making good things happen in our community.

17/03/2024

Flying Barney Trucking sponsors from the Gila Valley New Year's Balloon Extravaganza. We are looking for more sponsors for our upcoming event so if you’re interested in sponsoring, contact us.

07/01/2024

I texted Keith that I’m on Delta and on my way. I got a heart response back. I’m sorry. I will miss my best friend ever. I don’t know how to do this without you.

05/01/2024

Day three was the magic number for this year's Gila Valley Balloon Extravaganza. That when the some 20 balloonists who converged on the Valley for the four-day event, held Dec.

04/01/2024

For any little girl who has seen hot air balloons in the sky and longed to see them up close or maybe fly one herself, Shelena Shamo says you can.