CUANM Governmental Affairs

Welcome to CUANM's Governmental Affairs section

The mission of the Credit Union Association of New Mexico’s governmental affairs department is to pass policy provisions to strengthen credit union charters, to defend credit unions against adverse legislation, and to positively position credit unions in the political arena through grassroots activities.

The latest from Santa Fe and Washington

Credit union leaders from Albuquerque area meet with two NM Congressmen

Albuquerque credit unions took charge and attended two events on March 29, 2010 that provided them with an opportunity to promote the credit union difference and legislative priorities. Thanks for your support and involvement!

NM credit unions go to Washington to Hike the Hill

A Group of over 16 credit union representatives took part of the Credit Union National Association's Governmental Affairs Conference and visited all five congressional offices meeting personally with New Mexico's elected officials. The credit union advocates discussed how they are helping New Mexico's communities cope with the economic downturn and helping these communities turn around.  These activities underscored the importance for credit unions to be included in the jobs legislation being considered by congress since credit unions could infuse over $10 billion dollars into America's Small businesses without costing tax payers a dime.

Credit unions also discussed how some of the proposed regulatory changes would affect the way they can serve their members. Please refer to the Federal Topics page.

Governor Bill Richardson vetoes the food tax.

Governmental affairs staff are more specifically involved in:
The following Governmental Affairs pages require CUANM Membership login…

• Lobbying in Santa Fe and Washington, D.C.
• Monitoring legislation NM State Topics | Federal Topics
• Maintaining contact with lawmakers
• Political fund raising
• Grassroots action
• Governmental Affairs Report

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• Policy and Position Statement

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Overall activities are driven by the Governmental Affairs Committee – a group composed of credit union leaders.

For more information, contact Juan Fernández Ceballos, vice president of CUANM Governmental Affairs, at (505) 338-4233, (800) 366-6628 ext. 2233 or by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .