Centinel Bank joins in community banking month celebration

April 2, 2012- April is Community Banking Month and Centinel Bank of Taos along with community banks throughout New Mexico are recognizing the unique spirit that makes community banks the foundation of their communities. Annually, community bankers across the country have come together during this month to inform the public of the important economic and social contribution their banks make in their hometowns. "Community banks are an integral part of the economic, financial and civic fabric in many of New Mexico’s towns and cities,” commented Rebeca Rainey Romero, CEO of Centinel Bank of Taos. “Community banks continue to work hard every day to improve the quality of life in their communities because they are part of their community — a uniqueness only community banks can bring to the table. Community banks offer important savings products and services to help their customers fulfill their financial goals, Ms. Rainey Romero explained. One advantage of saving at a community bank is that because they are local, they want to build lasting relationships with their customers so they work hard to deliver superior customer service. A house down-payment, retirement, college, vacation, emergency funds – to name a few – are all goals families and individuals may have that require savings and are great reasons to start a savings nest egg at a community bank now. “Our bank has a different philosophy than larger financial institutions. Whereas many larger banks take deposits in one state and lend in others, we focus on reinvesting our loans back into the neighborhoods where our customers live and work, to drive local economic development,” said Angel Reyes, President of Centinel Bank. “We pride ourselves on being recognized for personalized individual service, accessible officers for our customers and focused on the local economy. By banking with Centinel Bank of Taos you are reinvesting your money in the community where you live and work. Community Banking Month is just one way in which we show appreciation for our customers.”