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A photograph of wild horses at Sandwash Basin dominates a wall inside the Moffat County Tourism Association’s new office in Centennial Mall. The office encompasses about 2,500 square feet, including storage space, and is laid out in the shape of Moffat County, MCTA Director Melody Villard said.

Photo by Bridget Manley |

An assortment of animal mounts are displayed inside the Moffat County Tourism Association’s office designed to showcase attractions in the county. The office, located in suite 117 inside Centennial Mall, 1111 W. Victory Way, will host an open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The event is free and open to the public.

Photo by Bridget Manley |

A mountain lion, provided by the Museum of Northwest Colorado, peers down at visitors browsing through the Moffat County Tourism Association’s office. The agency’s new location in Centennial Mall also includes informational displays about Moffat County’s geologic attractions and activities for children.

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A photo inside the Moffat County Tourism Association’s new office shows a panoramic view from Harper’s Corner Road near Dinosaur National Monument in western Moffat County. A box on the left is filled with bones, arrowheads and other items for young archeologists to excavate.

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The Moffat County Tourism Association’s new office in Centennial Mall contains several display cases, including this one, exhibiting arrowheads, antlers and other natural finds. MCTA Director Melody Villard plans to put the finishing touches on the new office before it hosts an open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Photo by Bridget Manley |

Young visitors who peer through what looks like a squirrel’s hideaway on the other side of this display will find themselves “wanted” inside the Moffat County Tourism Association’s new office. The office also will offer activity packets for children and their families touring the county.

Photo by Bridget Manley |