About Us
DNCU Mission, Vision and Values:
Mission:
To become a 5 Star member service organization.
Vision:
Dedicated to helping our members achieve their financial goals by being a trusted source of unbiased financial advice.
Values:
Integrity - We always do the right thing-even when no one is watching.
Respect - We treat everyone as we would treat our best friend.
Teamwork - We recognize that teams always accomplish more than individuals and utilize a team approach.
Work-life balance - We achieve happiness through our focus on work-life balance.
DNCU History:
Del Norte Credit Union is a state chartered, community credit union. It was originally chartered in 1954 as Los Alamos Scientific Lab Credit Union, serving 54 members with $1,160.00 in assets. The credit union was formed because Los Alamos needed the services of a financial institution; LASLCU became the first financial institution in Los Alamos.
The credit union's field of membership has made several changes over the years. In 1959, the name was changed to Los Alamos Employees Credit Union, it serviced 2,717 members, and hired its first full-time manager. In 1977, the field of membership was expanded to include all persons living or working in Los Alamos County. The membership grew to 16,825 and share accounts became federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). In 1981, the credit union became a community charter, which allowed us to provide financial services to individuals in the surrounding communities.
In 1998, Santa Fe Federal Employees Federal Credit Union merged with Los Alamos Credit Union.
In April 1999, the credit union's name was officially changed to Del Norte Credit Union, which now services 14 counties in northern New Mexico and over 46,000 members. The credit union's services have grown to include Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), Share Certificates, Money Market, and Checking accounts. The technological resources available to access members' accounts include Tellerphone, Mobile Banking, and Online Banking which includes Bill Pay, FinanceWorks, and TurboTax. Members have 24 hours a day, 7 days a week access to our member service center and their money through ATMs and their Visa Check Cards. Del Norte Credit Union continues to work smarter to provide better service to our member/owners.
Board of Directors
Del Norte Credit Union is a not for profit organization governed by a Board of Directors who have the responsibility to maintain the general direction and control of the credit union. This includes directing the credit union in accordance with the State Credit Union act, the Del Norte Credit Union bylaws, sound business practices, and other rules and regulations. The Board also establishes policies which give management guidelines for the operations of the credit union.
Board of Directors:
Clyde Leyba - Chair
Doug Fraser - Vice-Chair
Luis Alba - Treasurer
Delia Cisneros - Secretary
Julie Feldman - Director
Levi Lopez - Director
Arthur Salgado - Director
Lilliemae Ortiz - Director
Benito Salazar - Director
Supervisory Committee:
Roger Stutz – Chair
Ivie Vigil - Secretary
Len Montoya
David Lee
George Best
