Tom Rutherford, co-founder of Balloon Fiesta, dies at 77
Nov. 14—Balloon Fiesta co-founder, former New Mexican senator and KKOB radio personality Tom Rutherford died early this week due to natural causes. He was 77. Rutherford’s ballooning career began in 1972. During his time as a manager for KKOB, Rutherford decided to help Sid Cutter put on Albuquerque’s first balloon race. Thirteen hot air balloons…
