
1st Financial Credit Union was established in 1937 by ten members of the telephone firm here in New Mexico. In the early 80s, the breakup of the Bell System occurred. With the breakup came a period of downsizing in the state. At this point, First Financial chose to pursue additional fields of membership so as to not be impacted by the changes in its environment. Since that time, the credit union has expanded to cover the employees of 200 firms.