Community Involvement
Field of Dreams Scoreboard Ribbon Cutting
Congrats to Las Cruces Public Schools and our Community on the new Field of Dreams Digital Scoreboard! The Field of Dreams hosts athletic and other events throughout the year bringing many students, families and community members together. We are so proud to be a part of the creation of this spectacular scoreboard and can’t wait to see it in action!
Conlee Elementary Ribbon Cutting
Citizens Bank is proud to celebrate the ribbon cutting for Conlee Elementary's new digital sign! Congratulations!
Jornada Elementary Ribbon Cutting
Citizens Bank is proud to celebrate the ribbon cutting for Jornada Elementary's new digital sign! Go Thunderbirds!
East Picacho Elementary Ribbon Cutting
Citizens Bank is proud to celebrate the ribbon cutting for East Picacho Elementary's new digital sign! Congratulations!
Hermosa Heights Elementary Ribbon Cutting
Citizens Bank is proud to celebrate the ribbon cutting for Hermosa Heights Elementary's new digital sign! Go Silverhawks!
Mad City Money Financial Literacy - OMHS
Citizens Bank was proud to partner with the United Way of Southwest New Mexico and Las Cruces Public Schools to provide financial literacy to the students at OMHS! Mad City Money was a huge success!
2023 Annual Shred Day - T or C
Our 2023 T or C Shred Day was a complete success! Thank you to everyone who stopped by! And, thank you to American Document Services for another awesome event!
Information Protected 
2023 Annual Shred Day - Las Cruces
Our 2023 Las Cruces Shred Day was a complete success! Thank you to everyone who stopped by! And, thank you to American Document Services and Your Country 103.9 KGRT for helping with the event!
Information Protected 
High School Debit Card Program
Citizens Bank presented the 2022 donation check of $24,113.75 in support of the High School Debit Card Program at the Las Cruces Public School Board meeting earlier this week. Since the program's inception in 2014, the Bank has been able to contribute over $180,000. Thank you to our customers and the community who proudly use their high school debit cards. The program wouldn't be successful without your support!
2023 Shred Days
Sierra County Sentinel's Best Of The Best - 2023
Reflecting On 2022
Bulletin's Best Of Mesilla Valley - 2023
Financial Education/Bank Tour
Citizens Bank Marketing Department was pleased to provide a Main Office tour to 2nd graders traveling all the way from Deming Elementary. While we promise it was an educational event, we couldn’t help but pose with the Grinch as the grand finale!
Mad City Money Financial Literacy - RGPI
Citizens Bank was proud to partner with the United Way of Southwest New Mexico and LCPS to provide financial literacy to the students at RGPI! Mad City Money was a huge success!
Out of the Darkness Walk 2022
Citizens Bank employees came together this weekend for the Out of the Darkness Walk for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. All together, the Citizens Bank Team donated $930 to the cause and was recognized at the event as the business with the most donations.
Adopt a Highway
Citizens Bank adopted its first Highway! We are now the proud caretakers of Highway 70 Frontage Road/Bataan Memorial from mile markers 150-153, which is near our soon to be Sonoma Branch. The team is committed to beautify our portion of the highway.
High School Debit Card Program
Jed Fanning, President & CEO presented the 2021 donation check of $25,436.80 in support of the High School Debit Card Program at the Las Cruces Public School Board meeting. Since the program's inception in 2014, the Bank has been able to contribute over $159,000. Thank you to our customers and the community who proudly use their high school debit cards. The program wouldn't be successful without your support!
2022 Truth or Consequences Community Shred Day
The TorC Shred Day was a TON of fun! 8.5 tons of shred to be exact! Thanks to American Document Services for your partnership! Also thank you to the City of TorC for the use of your recycle bins!
2022 Las Cruces Community Shred Day
Thanks for taking part in our Annual Shred Day and helping to minimize the risk of identity theft within the Community. A special thank you to American Document Services for providing the shredding services and Your Country 103.9 KGRT for helping to get the word out!
2022 Community Shred Days
Reflecting on 2021
2021 Food and Toy Donations
The team of Citizens Bank came together to help those in need during the holiday season. Food drives were hosted for Casa de Peregrinos & the Kelly Center for Hunger Relief in El Paso and a toy drive was held to benefit La Casa, Inc.
Thank you to everyone who participated to help brighten the season for those in our community.
Thank you to everyone who participated to help brighten the season for those in our community.
Bulletin's Best of The Mesilla Valley - 2022
2021 Debit Card Donation - T or C
Citizens Bank makes quarterly donations based on customer usage of Hot Springs High Debit Card. Since the onset of COVID $12,691.55 has been donated with a grand total since inception of $32,320.35. This special debit card is of no cost to the customer who use them. With every swipe/transaction that the customer makes the bank donates a predetermined amount, currently set a $.05 per swipe on the customer’s behalf. We are proud of the school districts partnership and the strong support of the community. Superintendent, Dr. Chanell Segura accepts the 2021 3rd quarter check from Lee Ann Tooley, VP/T or C Branch Manager.
2021 Community Shred Day - Las Cruces
At last, Citizens Bank held its overdue Annual Shred Day today to help minimize the risk of identity theft within the Community. Every day, trashcans are filled with personal information like credit and debit receipts, credit card statements, paycheck stubs and medical bills. All the things a thief would want and need to do their job well! If you missed the chance to protect your information and your identity, we will be shredding again in TorC next Wednesday, Sept. 15th from 11-1pm. A special thank you to American Document Services for providing the shredding services and Your Country 103.9 KGRT for helping to get the word out!
2021 Mudd Volleyball Tournament
Citizens Bank had a blast this weekend at the Mudd for Matches Volleyball Tournament! We would like to give a huge shout out to Big Brothers Big Sisters for organizing this event to help ignite and empower the potential of youth!
High School Debit Card Program
Thank you to our customers and their support of the High School Debit Card Program! In 2020, Citizens Bank was able to donate $23,965 to the Las Cruces Public Schools and $6,183 to Hot Springs High School in T or C. Since the program's inception in 2014 Citizens Bank has been able to donate over $139,000 to our local high schools.
Back The Blue
Citizens Bank of Las Cruces showed their support for the family of Officer Darian Jarrott by designating February 17th to Back the Blue for the fallen hero. The Bank sold blue ribbons within its seven branches and was able to raise $3,962. Thank you for your service Office Jarrott, and may you rest in peace.
Reflecting On 2020
Thank You For Your Support
Thank You Healthcare Heroes!
Citizens Bank is out spreading holiday cheer! The team assembled and delivered over 1,000 care packages to recognize and give thanks to those providing healthcare to our communities during this challenging time. In addition, our team delivered poinsettias to local organizations and was able to donate $2,000 to the El Paso Children's Hospital at the Love and Joy Telethon held on Friday, December 11th. Thank you healthcare heroes for everything that you do!
Teacher Supply Drive
Citizens Bank loves our community! Our employees recently worked to raise $850 for Families & Youth Inc. to support their Teacher Supplies Drive as a way to thank our area teachers for their commitment and dedication.
SBA Paycheck Protection Program
Citizens Bank and "Together Las Cruces"
Citizens Bank is proud to be a supporter and contributor to the “Together Las Cruces” fund setup to assist the Las Cruces community in response to COVID-19
With the recent state mandates impacting the lives of many families in our Las Cruces community, especially those in the tourism and hospitality fields, a group of local restauranteurs, business owners, and philanthropists have come together to offer aid during this uncertain time. The Together Las Cruces fund will be managed and administered by the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico and will help support a grant to qualifying Dona Ana country residents who have been laid off or furloughed, or have experienced a significant loss of income as a result of the state’s executive order. To launch the fund, local businesses and donors have committed $125,000 dollars for the effort. Funds will be awarded in the amount of $100-$500, based on the applying individuals’ needs.
For additional information regarding this fund call 575-521-4794.
Together Las Cruces fund will be managed and administered by the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico in response to the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) health pandemic. The fund will be managed and awarded through a volunteer committee. For questions, email the CFSNM director of impact and outreach at jordan@cfsnm.org.
High School Debit Card Program
Thanks to our customers and their support of the High School Debit Card Program, in 2019 Citizens Bank was able to donate $25,702 to the Las Cruces Public Schools and $5,436 to Hot Springs High School in T or C. Since the program's inception in 2014 Citizens Bank has been able to donate over $109,000 to our local high schools.
Stuffed Animal Drive
Citizens Bank employees held a stuffed animal drive to benefit the Las Cruces Lions Club. These stuffed animals are handed out to children from Dona Ana County when in need of comfort in courtrooms or other situations with law enforcement.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Citizens Bank comes together to raise awareness for Domestic Violence Awareness Month by wearing purple on Wednesday’s. Domestic violence affects millions, both women and men, of every race, religion, culture and status. Unfortunately, New Mexico is one of the highest ranked states for incidents and cases, let’s come together to raise awareness and take a stand.
If you or someone you know needs help, it’s time to #takeastand and #breakthecycle. There are resources to help victims. The National Domestic Violence Hotline number is 1-800-799-7233, chat online at their website, or contact local authorities. You may also visit https://www.breakthecycle.org/ or https://nomore.org/ for more information or assistance
Celebrating 1 Year Of Full Service
Our El Paso Branch has been open as a full service location for one year! Thank you El Paso!
2019 Teacher Baskets
Employees of Citizens Bank came together and donated items to local teachers. Thank you teachers for all that you do!
2019 Pet Supply Drive
Employees of Citizens Bank came together and items for Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary and Action Program for Animals.
2019 Community Shred Day - T or C
The TorC Community Shred Day was a success even with a little rain! Thanks to American Document Services for your partnership! Also thank you to the City of TorC for the use of your recycle bins!
2019 Community Shred Day - Las Cruces
Another Community Shred Day gone with the wind! Thank you to American Document Services and Your Country 103.9 KGRT for your help in making this event a success.
