Guest Column Lamesa Economic Development exists to support businesses that create jobs and bring new capital into the area, and we appreciate every industry that comes to our bright spot of West Texas. Many of these industries have existed in our region for decades, but there is one that has recently been a major contributor to the local economy. In 2015, the Mesquite Wind Farm powered on 118 turbines, while also powering on well-paying jobs, economic growth and reliable electricity to our area, with many opportunities that did not seem entirely within reach before. Mingling well with our agricultural-based economy, our landowners can ...