First Southwest Bank is a locally owned, independent community bank that has been serving the San Luis Valley and rural Colorado for over 100 years. With community at its core, the bank offers a range of personal and business banking services, as well as agricultural and business loans to support the needs of rural people and communities. At First Southwest Bank, they not only serve their communities but actively give back to them as well.

In 2022 alone, the bank invested an impressive $170,890 to support 102 local organizations, focusing on improving the health and well-being of Southern Colorado communities. With six branches located in Alamosa, Center, Cortez, Durango, Pagosa Springs, and Saguache, First Southwest Bank is deeply ingrained in the areas it serves. It prides itself on being one of only two Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) banks in Colorado, and the sole CDFI bank serving the Four Corners states.

This allows the bank to secure and deploy both private and public resources that are otherwise unavailable to other banks, ultimately working to improve the social and economic landscape of rural Colorado. First Southwest Bank is committed to providing equitable access to capital through low-cost, fixed-rate loans for agricultural and small businesses, workforce housing, mortgage and rental assistance, energy efficiency and solar enhancements, educational and healthcare facilities, and other community needs. With a focus on supporting and empowering local communities, First Southwest Bank is a trusted partner for individuals and businesses alike