It is also discouraging to not be able to buy what we need here and have to make the trek to Odessa, Midland or wherever. Employers are discouraged because they can't find competent, caring workers. I believe some of the complaints are overblown. Every place I've been in recent years has its share of problems, most more than Pecos. You'll find incompetent workers everywhere.
Some people complain about the taxes here and maybe they've been overstated.
Our appraisals are among the lowest you can find anywhere, thus our total tax bill is lower than it would be elsewhere. Pecos is full of good people, and new people are coming in to take the place of those who are leaving. I'm particularly distressed that it seems all our local churches are having a difficult time surviving. Some churches here, just like anywhere else, are torn with strife but that shouldn't affect our need to be in the house of the Lord on Saturday or Sunday or whenever. I believe in church - whatever belief you are comfortable with.