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First National Bank

Alamogordo, NM · Est. 1956 · Website ↗
B
Trust Grade
Strong
Score: 82/100

First National Bank is a bank based in Alamogordo, New Mexico, established in 1956, with $465 million in total assets across 6 branches. By Trust Grade it ranks 28th of 29 banks we track in New Mexico. Its capital ratio of 5.6% trails most similarly sized banks (2th percentile), versus a New Mexico median of 9.8%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 1.34% return on assets. No consumer complaints against First National Bank appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$464.5M
$100M–1B institution
Deposits
$436.3M
Branches
6
Capital ratio
5.6%
Bottom 2% of $100M–1B peers · New Mexico median 9.8%
Return on assets
1.3%
Top 42% of $100M–1B peers · New Mexico median 1.95%
Rank in New Mexico
#28
of 29 banks

How First National Bank compares to New Mexico peers

Capital ratio
Bottom 2% of $100M–1B peers
First National
5.6%
New Mexico median
9.8%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Top 42% of $100M–1B peers
First National
1.3%
New Mexico median
1.9%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded First National Bank

The Trust Grade blends financial strength with complaint history. Full methodology →

Financial strength
82/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
B · 82
  • Well-capitalized (5.6% capital ratio)
  • Strongly profitable (ROA 1.34%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

No CFPB complaints are on file for First National Bank over the analysis window. For a smaller institution this is common and counts in its favor.

Branch locations (6)

  • 414 10th St, Alamogordo, NM 88310
  • 301 Burro Ave, Cloudcroft, NM 88317
  • 3101 N White Sands Blvd, Alamogordo, NM 88310
  • 206 Central Ave, Tularosa, NM 88352
  • 451 Sudderth Dr, Ruidoso, NM 88345
  • 908 W Main St, Artesia, NM 88210

Are deposits at First National Bank insured?

Yes. First National Bank is an FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #17643). Deposits are federally insured up to $250,000per depositor, per ownership category — regardless of this institution's Trust Grade. The grade reflects financial strength and complaint history for comparison, not the safety of insured deposits.

First National Bank: frequently asked questions

Is First National Bank a good bank?

First National Bank earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of B (82/100, "Strong"), based on a financial-strength score of 82/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Well-capitalized (5.6% capital ratio); Strongly profitable (ROA 1.34%).

Is First National Bank FDIC-insured?

Yes. First National Bank is a FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #17643). Deposits are protected up to the standard FDIC limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.

How big is First National Bank?

First National Bank holds $465 million in total assets, ranking 28th of 29 banks we track in New Mexico. It operates 6 branches.

Does First National Bank have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against First National Bank appear in our data over the analysis window, which is typical for a bank of this size.

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Financial data from FDIC call reports; complaint data from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Bankzia is an independent resource and is not affiliated with any government agency or financial institution. Figures are for general information, not financial advice.

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