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Wyoming attracting jobseekers during recession

April 19, 2009 /

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Ruben Garcia likes the nightlife.

Living in Bay City, Mich., a city of about 36,000 on the shores of Lake Huron, Garcia enjoyed dance clubs, concerts, comedy shows and art.

All that changed when the economic recession hit Michigan hard, leaving the 52-year-old Garcia jobless and jeopardizing his dreams of retirement in Florida.

About nine months ago, Garcia moved to Wyoming and now lives in Lusk, a town of about 1,500 with two stop lights, a rodeo arena and a redwood water tank that is advertised as a point of interest.

By BOB MOEN

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