Well, here in Wyoming that is the area along the roads where dirt was gathered up to create a roadbed. Newcomers have heard of property taxes, sales taxes and income taxes, but what is this? Newcomers should learn about it since taxes on our minerals amount to about two thirds of all taxes paid here. I was 19!”Some Tips By Old TimersSo, what other unique Wyoming tips would you offer someone who is moving here? The late State Treasurer Joe Meyer of Cheyenne recalled taking new state officials around the state and advising them “to just listen.” He also suggested they read “Rising From The Plains” by John McPhee.