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Welcome to Sunward, an Albuquerque-based credit union serving the Southwest since 1948. 175,000+ members strong and growing, we're changing banking for the better. Sunward, formerly known as Sandia Laboratory Federal Credit Union (SLFCU), is one of New Mexico’s largest credit unions, serving over 150,000 members and managing more than $4.1 billion in assets. Formed in 1948 by employees of Sandia N

ational Laboratories, Sunward’s footprint now spans 12 branches in New Mexico and one in Livermore, California. Sunward has been named by Forbes as a Best-in-State credit union for six consecutive years and Albuquerque’s Best Bank in 2024 by the Albuquerque Journal’s Readers’ Choice Awards. Anyone can apply, and members can enjoy access to leading checking, savings, mortgage, auto, and investment services. Learn more and apply today at gosunward.org

Sunward is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) and is an Equal Housing Lender.

09/02/2026

🎤 Our Rio Grande Crossing team is passing the mic to our besties on Facebook! Oh hey, that’s you.

Meet the recipients of our 2026 Sunward Scholarship! These financially-savvy students are from across the Southwest, eac...
09/01/2026

Meet the recipients of our 2026 Sunward Scholarship! These financially-savvy students are from across the Southwest, each with big dreams that are now that much closer within reach. 🎓

Read more about the awardees and their takes on how financial literacy supports personal and community wellbeing: https://gosunward.org/scholarship-winners/

08/31/2026

Construction on our new Ladera branch was a snap. 👷 We’re so ready for its soft opening this Wednesday, September 2, followed by a big grand opening party later this month.

Keep your eyes peeled for more details coming soon!

We see you—you’ve got ambition, smarts, and a heart for serving others. Now’s your chance to shine as a financial servic...
08/30/2026

We see you—you’ve got ambition, smarts, and a heart for serving others. Now’s your chance to shine as a financial services consultant at our Edgewood branch! Find a home for your talents here at Sunward and see for yourself why we were named a Best Place to Work by Albuquerque Business First. ☀️

Apply online: https://gosunward.org/careers

Career opportunities at Sunward

08/28/2026

Meet Brenda Arroyo, the manager of our new Ladera branch! A boy mom, football fan, and community advocate, Brenda is a well-rounded financial pro who’s ready to lead our newest branch. ☀️

Stay tuned for more Grand Opening party details coming soon!

08/26/2026

Since taking first place in the 50-mile bike race at last year’s Lobo Cancer Challenge, Ryan Carmer’s been a little intense at the office. Now that it’s almost race time again, he’s urging everyone to participate—and that includes you!

📅 Saturday, September 26

📍 University Stadium (1111 University Blvd SE)

⏰ Events kick off at 7 AM

💜 Every dollar supports cancer research and patient care at UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center

Sign up: https://www.lobocancerchallenge.org

08/24/2026

Stories like Solomon’s embody the cooperative spirit in action. After winning the Sunward Scholarship in 2025, Solomon Gbara used the funds to start a small business and launch a conference that helps other students succeed. Thank you, Solomon, for sharing your story. 💜

Read more: https://gosunward.org/articles/sunward-scholarship-solomon-gbara-university-of-new-mexico/

Stay tuned for this year’s scholarship winners to be announced soon!

With donated furniture and décor, Sunward volunteers transformed an empty apartment into a welcoming home for a family a...
08/21/2026

With donated furniture and décor, Sunward volunteers transformed an empty apartment into a welcoming home for a family at Saranam LLC 🏡 We’re thankful for the chance to create an inviting space for this family to thrive as they start their new chapter.

Want to lend a helping hand? Find volunteer opportunities: https://saranamabq.org/get-involved/volunteer/

Looking for a bright spot in your career? We’re hiring a Consumer Loan Officer for our Edgewood branch, plus several oth...
08/20/2026

Looking for a bright spot in your career? We’re hiring a Consumer Loan Officer for our Edgewood branch, plus several other roles. Bring your talents to Sunward and see for yourself why we were named a Best Place to Work by Albuquerque Business First 💜

Apply now: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/4399744

08/18/2026

Get in, we’re spreading the credit union movement! ☮️ Meet the SunBuzz—basically a smile on four wheels, created to engage members and our community at events, pop-ups, and more.

If you see the SunBuzz in the wild, snap a pic and tag us! 📸 (Please put safety first and do not attempt to photograph while driving.)

More about the SunBuzz: https://gosunward.org/articles/sunward-sunbuzz/

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3707 Juan Tabo Boulevard NE
Albuquerque, NM
87111

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