The copper mine was built where the Spanish had earlier had a silver and gold mine. The head of the mine wanted to keep the miners happy so he planned a model town and better housing than other mines provided for their workers.
One of the houses provided for a white miner. The Natine American and Hispanic miners each had separate villages.
The open pit mine, which is no longer in operation. It is a mile and a half across at the top and over s 1000 feet deep.
The museum at the mine was extremely interesting, and the volunteer who formerly worked with the mine, a fount of information.
Helen
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