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Pioneer Bank (New Mexico)
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Pioneer Bank is a community bank headquartered in Roswell, New Mexico. Established in 1901, it has grown to serve multiple communities across southern New Mexico, offering a range of personal and business banking services.
History
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Pioneer Bank is a local Community Bank in southern New Mexico and was founded on February 18, 1901, as the Roswell Building & Loan Association, aiming to provide capital for home construction in Roswell, New Mexico. The initial stockholders' meeting occurred on December 27, 1900, with the charter and by-laws approved on April 5, 1901. The first president was D.S. Rosenwald, and early directors included W.T. Jones, J.M. Hervey, and L.K. McGaffey.[1]

Throughout the 20th century, the institution underwent several name changes to reflect its evolving services:
- 1967: Renamed to Roswell Savings & Loan Association.
- 1975: Became Pioneer Savings and Trust after merging with Equitable Building & Loan Association.
- 1994: Changed to Pioneer Savings Bank.
- 2000: Adopted the current name, Pioneer Bank.[2]
By the end of 2024, Pioneer Bank's assets totaled approximately $982 million.[3]
Branches
[edit]As of 2025, Pioneer Bank operates branches in several New Mexico communities:
Roswell
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- Corporate Headquarters: 3000 N. Main St.[4]
- 306 N. Pennsylvania Ave.[5]
- #2 St. Mary's Place
- 3301 N. Main St. (ATM only)[6]
Alamogordo
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- 1020 10th St.[7]
Carlsbad
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- 111 N. Canal St.[8]
Hobbs
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- 1600 W. Joe Harvey Blvd.
- 1020 N. Turner St.[9]
Las Cruces
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- 3831 E. Lohman Ave.
- 2900 Roadrunner Parkway
- 705 E. University Ave.[10]
Ruidoso
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- 1095 Mechem Drive[11]
Community Involvement
[edit]Pioneer Bank emphasizes community engagement through initiatives like \"Team Pioneer,\" a philanthropic program supporting local non-profit organizations. The bank encourages employee volunteerism and actively participates in community development projects.[12]
Services
[edit]Pioneer Bank offers a comprehensive suite of financial services, including:
- Personal and business banking
- Mortgage and construction loans
- Credit cards
- Insurance and annuities
- Online and mobile banking[13]
Leadership
[edit]As of 2025, Christopher Palmer serves as the President and CEO of Pioneer Bank.[14]
See Also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Pioneer Bank Celebrates 120 Years of Service to New Mexico!". Pioneer Bank.
- ^ "Pioneer Bank Annual Reports". Pioneer Bank.
- ^ "Pioneer Bank Celebrates 120 Years of Service to New Mexico!". Pioneer Bank.
- ^ "Corporate Headquarters". Pioneer Bank.
- ^ "306 N Pennsylvania Ave". Pioneer Bank.
- ^ "3301 N Main St". Pioneer Bank.
- ^ "Locations/Hours". Pioneer Bank.
- ^ "Locations/Hours". Pioneer Bank.
- ^ "Locations/Hours". Pioneer Bank.
- ^ "Locations/Hours". Pioneer Bank.
- ^ "Locations/Hours". Pioneer Bank.
- ^ "Pioneer Bank - Carlsbad Department of Development". Develop Carlsbad.
- ^ "Welcome to Pioneer Bank". Pioneer Bank.
- ^ "Pioneer Bank Celebrates 120 Years of Service to New Mexico!". Pioneer Bank.