New plan to protect wilderness around Taos Gorge could impact balloon flights

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New plan to protect wilderness around Taos Gorge could impact balloon flights

TAOS, N.M. (KRQE) – The feds are considering a new plan to protect wilderness around the Taos Gorge but that proposal is also raising red flags in the ballooning community as some think the plan might get cut out of crucial access. "The hot air balloon flight in this area is one of the most unique flights in the world," said owner and pilot of Rio Grande Balloons Sol Lothe. Story continues below Larry Barker Investigation: The $32 million disa…