One bright spot in economy is glowing

In the past six months, the energy economy in Wyoming has taken some serious hits leaving folks from Gillette to Rock Springs and Cheyenne to Cody nervous and pessimistic.

Even Gov. Matt Mead has responded by saying he anticipates implementing $200 million in budget cuts now and during the upcoming legislative budget session.

But all is not so dim when it comes to the state economy.

In fact the one aspect of Wyoming’s economy that is bright is so bright, it is positively blinding.

Tourism, the state’s number-two industry, has never seen a year like 2015.

For the first time ever, more than 10.1...