Forbes Magazine names Sandia Area as top credit union in New Mexico

Forbes Magazine has named Sandia Area Federal Credit Union as the top credit union in New Mexico.

Sandia Area was founded in 1956 as a member-owned full-service financial institution and has since grown to serve more than 81,000 members throughout Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Corrales and Santa Fe.

“This is such an honor and really highlights that we’re fulfilling our mission,” Sandia Area CEO Kevin Todd said. “We’re all about providing exceptional convenience and value to our members, and I’m humbled and so very grateful to our community for their recognition.”

Sandia Area won the award based on a national independent survey by Forbes in partnership with market research firm Statista. Community reviews were also considered.

Approximately 31,000 U.S. residents rated credit unions and banks in which they have or had checking and saving accounts. They were asked to evaluate those institutions on customer service, quality of financial advice representatives, transparency about fees, branch location services and the level of trust in each company.

This is the first time Sandia Area has taken the top spot in New Mexico.

“We have an important mission, and I want to recognize the amazing work our employees do for our members,” Todd said. “Every team member has had a hand in the successes highlighted in this survey and that is being recognized and reflected in our members’ opinions about us. We greatly appreciate each of our employees and members and look forward to continuing to provide the best banking in New Mexico and beyond.”