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03/23/2023

Yuri Cendejas Promoted to Regional Branch Manager

First Southwest Bank (FSWB) is excited to announce Yuri Cendejas' promotion to Regional Branch Manager based in Alamosa…

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02/16/2023

Amy Brenneman Joins the FSWB Team

We are pleased to announce Amy Brenneman has joined the bank as its new Marketing and Communications Specialist…

01/31/2023

FSWB and FSWCF Employees Graduate from Inaugural Leadership Alamosa Program

Congratulations to the 16 graduates of the inaugural Leadership Alamosa program…

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01/06/2023

FSWB Welcomes Jim Van Horn as Specialized Lender

Jim has more than 20 years of experience in government-backed and commercial lending with both community banks and large commercial banks…

03/31/2023

FSWB’s Katy Dickey Named Who’s Who in Agriculture Honoree by Denver Business Journal

Katy Dickey, Premier Relationship Manager and Senior Vice President at First Southwest Bank (FSWB), was named one of 22 winners of the Denver Business Journal’s 2023 Who’s Who in Agriculture program.

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11/15/2022

Sherry Waner appointed to Office of Financial Empowerment Council

Colorado Attorney General, Phil Weiser, has appointed Sherry Waner, Chief Development Officer at First Southwest Bank (FSWB), to serve on the Financial Empowerment Council…

10/26/2022

Manuel “Mark” Lobato joins FSWB as COO

FSWB announced today the appointment of Manuel “Mark” Lobato as Chief Operations Officer…

10/21/2022

FSWB named lending partner for CO Ag Future Loan Program

In partnership with the CDA, First Southwest Bank will offer financially-inclusive lending to sustain Colorado agricultural businesses across the state…

05/23/2023

FSWB ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF AZAREL MADRIGAL TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

"I am pleased to welcome Azarel Madrigal to the FSWB Board," said Kent Curtis, FSWB CEO and President...

08/15/2022

First Southwest Bank Receives 2022 Spirit of Alamosa Award

Award recognizes the bank’s dedication to support small businesses, startups and nonprofits in Southern and rural Colorado…

05/25/2023

FSWB announces the appointment of kristy esquibel as chief credit officer, EVP

An experienced banking professional, Ms. Esquibel will be responsible for managing FSWB’s credit quality and policy, overseeing consumer and commercial underwriting, loan operations, and special assets.

06/28/2022

The Bolder Banking Podcast: Episode 8

Conversation With Kent Curtis and Sherry Waner…

05/06/2022

FSWB Named 2022 Community/Rural Lender of the Year

Industry recognition underscores bank’s commitment to support economic development in rural Colorado…

04/03/2022

2021 Impact Report

2021 Brings Positive Impact to Rural Colorado Entrepreneurial Ecosystem…

03/09/2022

Success for Native America 2022

The 2022 event will include successful indigenous leaders from the public and private sectors discussing how they have attained their success…

03/05/2022

Thank You Pagosa Chamber and Community

As a locally owned, independent community bank, we work to improve the social and economic landscape of rural Colorado…




02/02/2022

Sherry Waner Appointed Vice-Chair, Minority Business Office Council

Sherry Waner, FSWB Chief Development Officer, was recently appointed Vice-Chair of Colorado’s Minority Business Office Advisory Council…



12/05/2022

FSWB Supports Regional Nonprofits on Colorado Gives Day 2022

In support of our area nonprofits, FSWB is an advocate of Colorado Gives Day (CGD), December 6th…


09/23/2022

First Southwest Bank Announces Rental Micro-Loan Program

In response to the statewide housing crisis, and as a Certified Community Development Financial Institution, First Southwest Bank (FSWB) is offering low-cost, fixed rate micro-loan…

07/21/2022

FSWB Helping Make Homeownership a Reality

The ground has broken on Norwood, Colorado’s newest affordable housing development, Pinion Park!…

03/30/2023

FSWCF and FSWB Release 2022 Impact Report

The First Southwest Community Fund (FSWCF), in collaboration with First Southwest Bank (FSWB), today released its 2022 Impact Report(Opens in a new Window) that highlights its growth and ongoing commitment to remain a catalyst for economic equity in rural Colorado.













































02/28/2022

A Local Success Story

As Durango’s locally owned, independent community bank, we work to improve the social and economic landscape of rural Colorado…






















































04/18/2023

First Southwest Bank offers financial education resources through CentSai

Through articles, videos and step-by-step instructions, CentSai makes planning and managing finances easy and less intimidating.