Officially open for business…

In addition to Pantera Market, Friday's dedication ceremony included a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Botanas Time shop, which serves as a casual dining establishment for Mountain Home customers that offers a variety of Mexican-inspired dishes and snacks, including an assortment of desserts such as ice cream.

Photo by Brian S. Orban

Ivan Aguilar helps his parents, Pantera and Yolanda Aguilar, as community leaders and representatives with the Idaho Hispanic chamber organization join together to help celebrate the grand opening of the Pantera Market during a ceremony held Friday afternoon.

Featuring a bakery offering freshly baked items every day as well as a sit-down cafe for people to order and enjoy various meals, the store on Airbase Road provides the local community with an assortment of additional ethnic foods and gifts.