SANTA FE, N.M.— Locally-owned Los Alamos National Bank (LANB) prides itself in its commitment to its customers and the community it serves, and now the Santa Fe community has commended LANB for the third year in a row.

LANB was named the “Best Bank, Credit Union or Savings & Loan, Even on the Brink of Recession” as part of the Santa Fe Reporter’s Best of Santa Fe 2008 awards.  Last year, LANB was also awarded the top recognition as the “Best Bank, Credit Union or Savings & Loan that has Your Best Interest,” and the “Best Bank or Credit Union to Handle Your Bucks in Santa Fe” in 2006. 

Annually, Reporter readers vote for the best businesses, people and places in Santa Fe in categories ranging from “Best Local Politician” to “Best Red/Green Chile.”  Thousands of readers voted for the awards this year, up 30 percent from last year. 

“We are proud that we have been voted the Best of Santa Fe three years in a row,” said LANB Senior Vice President Fidel Gutierrez.  “It is an honor that the readers of the Santa Fe Reporter recognize LANB’s support of our community and our quality customer service. Thank you.”

LANB has two offices in Santa Fe with more than 80 employees at those locations. LANB’s goal is to provide the best financial products available, combined with superior customer service and to foster a better quality of life in Santa Fe, Los Alamos and the surrounding areas. 

Los Alamos National Bank (LANB) is one of the largest independent banks in New Mexico with assets of approximately $1.4 billion. Established in 1963 by a group of local investors, LANB continues to be locally owned and operated by Trinity Capital Corporation (TCC).  TCC provides banking, trust and investment services, real estate appraisal and title company services to northern New Mexico and employs approximately 287 people in its offices in Los Alamos, White Rock and Santa Fe . For more information go to www.lanb.com