Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883

Rural Short: Embrace the Naysayers

We all know they will be there, and for the most part, we dread the naysayers when we are planning a new community event, project, or community change of any kind. There is truth in the statement that change is hard; however, change is really hard for some people. I have heard from many communities that “nothing ever happens here because of the negative attitude in the community.”

I have found tha...