Sign in Welcome! Log into your account your username your password Forgot your password? Get help Privacy Policy Password recovery Recover your password your email A password will be e-mailed to you. HomeNews News Balloons battle wind By: ADP Staff November 6, 2011 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Related stories News 26th Street reopens following fatal wreck The area of 26th Street between Compress Road and... News Commission to hold town hall on proposed Eddy County Complex Eddy County Commission Chair James Bowen opened the April... News Derrick Floor park getting new life as Oil Patch Plaza Twenty years after the creation and dedication of the... High winds Saturday in Artesia grounded hot air balloons at the annual Balloons and Bluegrass Festival but did not stop Artesians from enjoying themselves. At left, children watch as Darrell Fear inflates his balloon for display. Most balloonists will not consider flying if the wind on the ground is over five miles per hour, and Artesia experienced gusts Saturday up to 46. Despite the balloon difficulties, the bluegrass portion of the festival went off without a hitch at The Derrick Floor, with bands performing for an enthusiastic crowd. At right, singer/songwriter Danny Santos plays guitar and sings with his band, Los Bluegrass Vatos. (Tyler Green - Daily Press) ADP Staff Join the Artesia Daily Press Newsletter Stay informed with the latest Artesia news and updates, directly in your inbox. Subscribe now! Name First Last Email* Latest stories News 26th Street reopens following fatal wreck News Commission to hold town hall on proposed Eddy County Complex News Derrick Floor park getting new life as Oil Patch Plaza Sports Stroud offers inspiration to City of Champions Previous articleBalloons and Bluegrass lifts off FridayNext articleEddy County Commissioner recognized as ‘trailblazer’