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The bank was chartered in July 1907 as the First National Bank of Lordsburg. In September of the same year, we opened our doors for business and have been offering uninterrupted financial services to our communities. During the Great Depression, every other bank in the area closed. First National Bank of Lordsburg was the only bank in the area to remain open during those turbulent times. We have continued to serve the residents of Southwestern New Mexico and Southeastern Arizona ever since. We continue to be one of the strongest independent banks in New Mexico. The bank’s name was changed to Western Bank in 1982, when a New Mexico charter was adopted. Since its inception the bank’s primary mission has been to serve the banking needs of Southwestern New Mexico and Southeastern Arizona with a focus on the backbone of our communities – individuals and locally owned businesses. This continues to be the primary driving force behind the bank today. As the oldest continually operating bank in Southwestern New Mexico, the bank has built a reputation of conservative soundness that has served the bank and our communities well. Through the years our bank has enjoyed quality leadership that has helped the bank maintain a major share of the local banking market. Currently, many of the financial markets are in turmoil due to problems with exotic mortgages and their overuse throughout our nation. However, this chaos continues to strengthen Western Bank’s reputation as a Bank whose services are locally driven for local customers. We manage over $107 million in local assets and are positioning the bank to grow in the future. Our expansion at our branch in Silver City in 2008 continues to serve as evidence of our commitment to our communities. Conservative banking practices and community driven principles will continue to drive our success for years to come. We welcome you to visit with our Bankers anytime and understand the difference that it means to be served by a Bank who believes in your long term success as well as its own. We have 100 years of experience to jumpstart the next 100 years of serving you and your needs. Offices: 140 E. Motel Dr 330 Hwy 180 W Vision “Create Enthusiastic Stakeholders” Western Bank has four primary groups of Stakeholders: Our Shareholders, Our Customers, Our Employees and our Community. Each has a vested interest in the success of the Bank, and similarly, we must add value to each if the Bank is to thrive in the future. Mission
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