It once was a mining hub for silver , copper and gold and was home to about 2,000 people before the mines closed in 1942 , according to Mogollon Enterprises , which operates tourist storefronts in the city . 18 stranded when town 's only bridge is washed away . Once billed as ` ` the ' town that refuses to die '' , Mexico suffered a statewide disaster last week .
18 stranded when town 's only bridge is washed away . Once billed as ` ` the ' town that refuses to die '' , Mexico suffered a statewide disaster last week .