SANTA FE, New Mexico, July 25, 2018— Del Norte Credit Union (DNCU), voted Santa Fe’s Best Financial Institution and Best Lender in 2018 by the readers of The Santa Fe Reporter, comes in at #1 in both categories. This recognition marks the 8th consecutive year that DNCU has been selected by Reporter readers for excellent financial products and services. In addition, DNCU was also proclaimed among the best on Cerrillos Rd. and the St. Michael’s corridor—a business section of the poll – a first for any financial insitution.

Chuck Valenti, DNCU’s President/CEO noted that, “This recognition symbolizes a huge achievement for our excellent staff. It reflects their dedication to provide our members with financial advice they can trust while providing exceptional personalized customer service.” He went on to state that, “DNCU’s mission of improving lives in Northern New Mexico is what inspires our employees to go the extra mile every day. As a not-for-profit financial cooperative, we strive to provide more than just banking services, we seek to uplift our communities while being your ideal partner for a better future.”

Deb Salazar, DNCU’s COO says, “It is this home-town feel along with the technology you’d expect from a much larger bank that allows DNCU to stand out as the region’s leading financial institution.”

Del Norte Credit Union has six branches in Northern New Mexico; three locations in Santa Fe, one location in Española, one location in Los Alamos, and one location in White Rock. Their newest location, the Midtown Financial Center @ San Mateo in Santa Fe—the recipient of the Best Business on St. Michael’s corridor –celebrated its grand opening in September of 2017. Del Norte Credit Union also provides dynamic digital products for members on-the-go like online banking and a 5-Star rated mobile app that can deposits checks via your smartphone. For more information on becoming a member, visit dncu.org or call 505-455-5228

About Del Norte Credit Union  
Chartered in 1954, Del Norte Credit Union is dedicated to helping its members achieve their financial goals by being a trusted source of unbiased financial advice. Today DNCU serves more than 49,000 members throughout New Mexico.