Following is a listing of organized ballooning groups based in the area surrounding Albuquerque, New Mexico:

• Albuquerque Aerostat Ascension Association —
  This non-profit association is open to anyone with an interest in ballooning. Each year it sponsors The Friends & Lovers Valentine Rally and hosting the Pilot Tent at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® . Volunteers are always needed to assist with these events. Visit the association's Web site for more information.
  Postal Address: P.O. Box 90160
  Albuquerque, NM 87199-0160
• Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® -
  A non-profit organization formed to promote and produce the World's largest annual ballooning event, AIBF is renowned worldwide for its ability to not only to attract over a million visitors but over 2,000 volunteers each year.
• Top Gun -
  New's Mexico's Competition Balloon Club.
  This non-profit corporation was formed to educate balloon pilots, crew members and observers about competition ballooning. Each year it presents the New Mexico Hot Air Balloon State Championships and The Rio Grande Balloon Classic. Top Gun also hosts monthly competition events during the 3rd full weekend of every month.