A farewell reception honoring, Ricardo Pineda, Consul of Mexico in Boise and his wife, Virginia Pineda, for their services in Idaho was sponsored by the Idaho State Historical Society and the Foundation for Idaho History.

Pictured left to right:  Virginia Pineda, Boise Mayor Dave Bieter, Vice Consul Ricardo Pineda and Janet Gallimore, Executive Director, Idaho State Historical Society.

The reception was hosted by Dixie Grant.  Mayor Bieter presented the key to the City of Boise and Janet presented a proclamation from the Governor of Idaho, Butch Otter.  Ricardo’s next assignment will be in the Tucson – Phoenix area.  We wish them the very best.