Protest planned for ASARCO demolition Saturday

With a little over a week until the demolition of the ASARCO smokestacks, the movement to stop their implosion will continue with a protest.

Thursday, opponents of the demolition announced they plan to protest the demolition this weekend. They will gather at the International Park off Paisano Drive across the street from the old smelter site.

Their opposition of the demolition ranges from health hazards to the fear of losing what they say is an important part of El Paso's history.

"I love this area -- theASARCO,the train, Mount Cristo Rey. I think it's a landmark here in El Paso, and I think it would be a shame to demolish it," said Margarita Barrio.

The protest is scheduled to take place at 4 p.m. Saturday.

KFOX14 will take you into the blast zone on air and online with live coverage of the ASARCO smokestacks' demolition from 6 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. April 13. The next day, our coverage continues with the implosion of El Paso City Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

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Protest planned for ASARCO demolition Saturday