White Sands Federal Credit Union celebrates new Aggie Uptown location with grand opening

White Sands Federal Credit Union will celebrate the grand opening of its new location at 3110 University Ave. in New Mexico State University's Aggie Uptown development with a community event from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12. 

The new branch represents an expansion of the credit union's partnership with NMSU and its commitment to serving a growing area that brings together the university, Memorial Medical Center, local businesses and surrounding residential neighborhoods. 

“White Sands Federal Credit Union is proud to be part of Aggie Uptown and our growing partnership with New Mexico State University,” said Philip Fifield, CEO of White Sands Federal Credit Union. “This is about much more than establishing a new branch; it is about investing in the future of our community and being present where people live, work and learn.”

Bill Shattuck, NMSU's director of real estate, said the credit union's new building represents the continued progress of Aggie Uptown and the partnership between the two organizations. 

“Since the groundbreaking at Aggie Uptown, White Sands Federal Credit Union has completed a beautiful building. Their presence reflects the strength of our partnership and shared commitment to southern New Mexico,” Shattuck said. “This location will provide convenient services and resources to the university community and surrounding neighborhoods and continue the momentum of the development of Aggie Uptown. We wish them nothing but success.” 

Through its new location, White Sands Federal Credit Union aims to provide convenient financial services, financial education and community support to students, faculty and staff, as well as healthcare professionals and area residents. 

With Aggie Uptown contributing to the continued growth of the area, the partnership creates an opportunity to connect more members of the community with accessible financial resources and services. 

“As a locally rooted credit union, we believe this partnership represents what can happen when two organizations with strong local ties come together with a shared commitment to strengthening our community and creating opportunities for future generations,” Fifield said. 

The grand opening will offer an opportunity for the NMSU and Las Cruces communities to celebrate the new location and the continued partnership between the university and White Sands Federal Credit Union.