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A long time ago when the Asarco Smokestacks still existed the coolest thing used to happen at night.

ASARCO may be getting a new buyer eight-plus years after its smokestacks came down.

How many of these do you remember, El Paso?

The demolition of the Asarco Towers was a major event.

Before they tore down the El Paso smelter, one man got to climb and take one last recording before they bombed it.

Two years ago today, I had the privilege of white-knuckling my safety belt in an open-air helicopter cockpit to get the best view anyone had of the demolition of the ASARCO smokestacks.

Two years ago today, I had the privilege of white-knuckling my safety belt in an open-air helicopter cockpit to get the best view anyone had of the demolition of the ASARCO smokestacks.

Just like that, it's as though they never existed.

Helicopters Anonymous will be helping us bring you the most unique view of the ASARCO smokestack demolition -- from mid-air!

Whether you agree or disagree with these demolitions, they're coming.  Here's a few things you should know!

It is being widely reported that an El Paso landmark, the Asarco Smokestack, at one time the world's tallest, will be demolished. I, for one, would like to see it brought up to code and remain as one of our city's most impressive erections. But the City government has taken a pass on it and Border Patrol doesn't seem to take seriously my idea of making it a sniper nest. If the smokestack is to rem

This "big boy" is just over 9900 inches and rock hard. What is it?