Readers are worried about economy; state is headed for a long dry spell

There is this new sad joke where the new Wyoming state license plate depicts the back end of a U-Haul truck with our Steamboat bucking horse emblazed on the end gate. – Pat Henderson, Sheridan

In a recent column, I opined that a lot of Wyoming is going through good times along with the obvious bad times hitting places dependent on energy industries.

Many of my friends let me know that even places that appeared healthy are nervous and confidence is breaking down. For example:

In Sheridan, foundation director Pat Henderson said: “Good Times? Lots of high-end new homes. It is hard to find enough...