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Artesia

Artesia, NM · Est. 1955
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 98/100

Artesia is a credit union based in Artesia, New Mexico, established in 1955, with $168 million in total assets serving 9,844 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 7th of 37 credit unions we track in New Mexico. Its net worth ratio of 16.1% is stronger than 91% of similarly sized credit unions, versus a New Mexico median of 13.2%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 1.24% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Artesia appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$168.4M
$100M–1B institution
Members
9,844
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
16.1%
Top 9% of $100M–1B peers · New Mexico median 13.2%
Return on assets
1.2%
Top 18% of $100M–1B peers · New Mexico median 0.77%
Rank in New Mexico
#7
of 37 credit unions

How Artesia compares to New Mexico peers

Net worth ratio
Top 9% of $100M–1B peers
Artesia
16.1%
New Mexico median
13.2%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Top 18% of $100M–1B peers
Artesia
1.2%
New Mexico median
0.8%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Artesia

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

Financial strength
98/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
A · 98
  • Strongly capitalized (16.1% capital ratio)
  • Strongly profitable (ROA 1.24%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at Artesia insured?

Yes. Artesia is an NCUA-insured credit union. 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.

Artesia: frequently asked questions

Is Artesia a good credit union?

Artesia earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of A (98/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 98/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Strongly capitalized (16.1% capital ratio); Strongly profitable (ROA 1.24%).

Is Artesia NCUA-insured?

Yes. Artesia is a NCUA-insured credit union. Deposits are protected up to the standard NCUA limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.

How big is Artesia?

Artesia holds $168 million in total assets, ranking 7th of 37 credit unions we track in New Mexico. It serves 9,844 members.

Does Artesia have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Artesia appear in our data over the analysis window, which is typical for a credit union of this size.

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Financial data from NCUA 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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