Nusenda Upgrades Uptown Site with a Modern Hub

<# New Mexico’s Biggest Credit Union Gets a Futuristic Upgrade #>

The Old Makes Way for the New New Mexico’s largest credit union is trading its outdated Uptown branch for a high-tech, six-lane drive-thru facility—a bold move set to redefine convenience for its customers. The new two-story building, slated to open in early 2027, is rising from the ashes of a former movie theater parking lot.

No More Tellers—Just Screens & Speed Forget long teller lines. The upgraded branch reimagines transactions with real employees on camera, ready to process deposits, withdrawals, and cash transactions through dedicated lanes. Four lanes will handle full-service transactions, while two more will serve as advanced ATMs for quick access.

Why the Change? Upkeeping the old 1960s concrete building proved too costly. But necessity sparked opportunity. A developer eyed the prime location, proposing a $120 million mixed-use project—Uptown Connect—led by the city bus system. Instead of renovating, the credit union struck a deal: sell the land, build anew, and relocate to a modern hub.

A Community-First Vision Staff from the soon-to-close Indian School branch will transition next door when the new facility opens. With surplus land, future plans include back-office office space, ensuring even more jobs stay local. With construction underway, the credit union is prioritizing the drive-thru’s completion by summer—keeping financial services accessible amid nearby development chaos.

Growth Beyond the Branch With $5 billion in assets and 290,000+ customers across New Mexico and West Texas, the credit union isn’t just upgrading—it’s doubling down on local impact. Recent strategic moves include:

• Naming rights for UNM’s basketball arena (showcasing community pride).
• A new branch inside NMSU’s student center (fueling the next generation of members).

A Model for the Future This isn’t just a branch relocation—it’s a reinvention of banking convenience, proving that even century-old financial institutions can adapt to serve modern needs.