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El Pasos Historic Asarco Smokestacks Are Gone [VIDEO]

Dubba G — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 19:14:50 +0000

Just like that, it’s as though they never existed. Around 7:00 am this morning, the Asarco smokestacks were brought down almost effortlessly. By the time I cruised by headed for The Q studios around 10:00 am, you really couldn’t tell they’d ever been there at all. It was kind of weird … like getting up [...]

ASARCO Smokestacks Demolition: The Exclusive View from the Air [VIDEO]

Duke Keith — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 16:36:10 +0000

It was a beautiful morning to blow something up, and an even better morning to see it from the air! Whether you were for or against keeping them around, the El Paso skyline is forever changed as both ASARCO smokestacks were demolished at dawn. Thanks to Helicopters Anonymous and pilot Deb Rothchild, we got an exclusive aerial view of the event AND an exclusive on why it may have been delayed a few minutes.

The KLAQ Chopper: Bringing You the Most Unique View of the ASARCO Smokestacks Demolition [VIDEO]

Duke Keith — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 23:33:45 +0000

Helicopters Anonymous will be helping us bring you the most unique view of the ASARCO smokestack demolition — from mid-air! Deb Rothchild will be piloting “Goldilocks”, her helo-for-hire, good for tours of the city and surrounding areas, not to mention helicopter piloting lessons. Check out the video of the stacks coming down from mid-air, (hopefully) [...]

This Weekend City Hall And The Asarco Smokestacks Go Boom

Dubba G — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:30:02 +0000

Whether you agree or disagree with these demolitions, they’re coming. Here’s a few things you should know! There will be LOTS of detours and road closures, so we’ll start with them. Beginning at 5:30 a.m. tomorrow (4/13/13) morning, West Paisano Drive will be closed from Executive Center Boulevard to Ruhlen Court. Executive Center will be [...]

El Paso Times: Smaller ASARCO Smokestack Comes Down [VIDEO]

Duke Keith — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:38:48 +0000

Breathe easier, El Paso. They’re cleaning it up, piece-by-piece, and if they’re on schedule, early next year the ASARCO smokestack that has been a part of the El Paso skyline for over 100 years will come tumbling down. Courtesy of the El Paso Times, check out video of the smallest smokestack being demolished.