Chris Clements

Shelley Biesel works at an airport near Gillette, the biggest city around for over 100 miles.

She says the work their 12 TSA agents do helps keep the lights on in a hub that supports other aspects of rural life.

At least one agent had to get a second job to support his family, she says.

Plus, even if the shutdown ends later this week, TSA workers will still miss two more paychecks.

For NPR News, I'm Chris Clements in Laramie.

Shelly Beasle works at an airport near Gillette, the biggest city around for over 100 miles.

She says the work their 12 TSA agents do helps keep the lights on in a hub that supports other aspects of rural life.

At least one agent had to get a second job to support his family, she says.

Plus, even if the shutdown ends later this week, TSA workers will still miss two more paychecks.

For NPR News, I'm Chris Clements in Laramie.