CELEBRATING 50 YEARS Welcome from the New Mexico Production Manager, ExxonMobil Welcome to the 2022 Albuquerque International energy producer here, we are focused on developing Balloon Fiesta, powered by ExxonMobil. We are honored the state’s resources responsibly and in a manner to serve as the Presenting Sponsor for one of New that supports the preservation of its environment and Mexico’s most well-known and enchanting traditions. unparalleled natural beauty. Our ambition, like those Since 2019, we’ve had the honor of supporting this early balloonists, are equally bold: to achieve net zero world renowned event and are excited to take our greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and Scope 2) for sponsorship to new heights as we join the ballooning our unconventional operations in the state by 2030. community, New Mexicans, and visitors from around Balloon Fiesta – perhaps better than any other the world in celebrating Balloon Fiesta’s golden event – showcases the true beauty of the Land of anniversary. Enchantment. On behalf of our employees who work From its modest beginnings in 1972 with just 13 pilots and live in New Mexico, I’d like to off er our sincerest launching from a shopping mall parking lot, Balloon thanks to the Fiesta staff , balloonists, volunteers Fiesta has grown over the past 50 years into the largest and local businesses for making this special event a and most photographed hot air balloon festival in success. We look forward to another truly spectacular the world, attracting hundreds Fiesta and wish you the most of thousands of visitors annually memorable experience as the who come to experience not just 50th anniversary lifts off ! the magic of the Fiesta but also the charm that New Mexico has to off er. This 9-day series of festivities now plays a vital role in fueling the local and regional economy, and we are honored to help power this Rick Cannon Rick Cannon incredible economic engine. Production Manager Energy plays an important role ExxonMobil New Mexico in New Mexico, and as a leading ® 14 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta