In June 2018, Kevin Howard was hired as the new tourism director for Cheyenne County.

He came with the presence of a man who sits down with a stranger and a cup of coffee and later get back on the road as friends. In exchange, that random driver with a curiosity prompted by the welcome sign may stop at other locations in the county, or on his next trip through.

In the Jan. 18 Cheyenne County Commissioners meeting, Howard announced he is reaching the point where he is more interested in fishing than telling people where to fish.

Howard said he intends to retire and spend more time with his...