CHEYENNE (AP) - The Teton Range is replacing Devils Tower on Wyoming's newest license plates, which will become available starting in February.

Wyoming's ubiquitous bucking horse logo - appearing on everything from the carpeting in the governor's office to the new Wyoming state quarter - will remain.

The new plates generally will be available when people register or reregister their cars and trucks starting in January 2009. But people who register for 23-month periods will be able to get the new plates starting this coming February.

The Teton Range plates got a favorable review from one Cheyenne resident.

"It represents Wyoming more than Devils Tower does," said Heather Chase.

Chase said she still wasn't crazy about the bucking horse, however.

While the bucking horse remains on the plate as state law requires, the background of Wyoming's license plate changes every eight years, according to Wyoming Department of Transportation spokesman David Kingham.

A committee made up of law enforcement officers, staff from motor vehicle service offices, and a graphic designer chooses the plate design. One requirement: The numbers and letters must remain easily visible, according to Jim O'Connor, the department's support services administrator.

Also starting in 2009, University of Wyoming alumni will be able to pay $100 for special brown and gold license plates.