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Took a walk to the Smeltertown Cemetery at sunset the other day. You barely notice the place sitting behind a hill just west of I-10 and just south of Executive Center. But if you do, it's striking

There's been a lot of talk about the fate of the Asarco Smokestack as the demolition date is approaching and still no deal has been struck. Some of the arguments are solid on BOTH sides of the issue. But some are simply fatarded. Here's a quick analysis of some of the more bunk-o-riffic arguments that I'VE ACTUALLY HEARD THIS WEEK...

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...