Las Cruces, NM - Two Children Hurt in Balloon Accident on Red Mountain Cir

Las Cruces, NM (March 16, 2025) - On Saturday, March 15, two children were hurt in a balloon jumping accident in the Las Cruces area. The incident took place at the 4500 block of Red Mountain Circle that afternoon at around 3:40 p.m. A 3-year-old and a 10-year-old were reportedly injured in the accident. 

Emergency crews were quickly dispatched to provide aid to the involved parties. At this time, the circumstances leading to the incident have not been determined. No updates on the conditions of the involved parties have been provided. Local reports revealed that windy conditions could have been a contributing factor. No further information on the incident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is being managed by local law enforcement officials, and more information will be provided as it continues. 

Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their fast and complete recovery.

Hot Air Balloon Accidents in New Mexico

Traveling by hot air balloon is a beloved pastime here in New Mexico, but it does not come without risk. There is one accident on average for every 10,000 hours that a hot air balloon travels in the air, and the related fatality rate is  0.002 deaths for every 100,000 hours in the air. Only 0.05% of all general aviation accidents ending in fatal injuries involve hot air balloon travel. Getting too close to power lines is the most common way that hot air balloons crash. In a recent year, 16 hot air balloon crashes happened in the United States, and statistics show that there are about 21 hot air balloon deaths every year on average. There were 4 deaths in the United States in a recent year due to hot air balloon crashes.

If you or someone close to you is hurt in an accident, you may be able to pursue a strong claim for compensation with the help of an experienced legal team such as ours at Will Ferguson & Associates. 

The legal team at Will Ferguson & Associates understands that you could be dealing with serious injuries and damages after a crash. Our Las Cruces personal injury lawyers want to help in your recovery. Our New Mexico law firm has a proven track record of assisting injured parties all over New Mexico to pursue successful compensation claims. If you are ready to discuss your case with a competent attorney, give us a call today at (505) 243-5566 to get started.