Two Community Banks. A Shared Commitment.
WestStar and Southwest Capital Bank have entered into a definitive agreement to partner, bringing together two community banks with deep roots in the Southwest and a shared commitment to relationship banking and the communities they serve.
The partnership will expand WestStar’s New Mexico presence beyond Las Cruces into Albuquerque and Northern New Mexico while building on Southwest Capital Bank’s established relationships, local knowledge, and more than 135 years of service.
The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027, subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions. There are no immediate changes for clients of either bank.
Latest News and Announcements
Find official announcements and partnership updates below. Additional information will be shared as key milestones are reached.
Partnership Highlights
Shared Community Banking Values
Brings together two organizations built on personal relationships, local knowledge, and a commitment to helping businesses, families, and communities succeed.
A Broader New Mexico Presence
Expands WestStar’s reach through Southwest Capital Bank’s six locations: three in Las Vegas and one each in Albuquerque, Mora, and Pecos.
Greater Resources and Capabilities
Pairs Southwest Capital Bank’s experienced bankers and established relationships with WestStar’s financial strength, commercial banking expertise, technology, and broader financial services.
What This Means for Clients
This partnership builds on the strengths of both banks. Southwest Capital Bank brings more than 135 years of trusted relationships and firsthand knowledge of New Mexico businesses and communities. WestStar brings broader resources to support those relationships and create additional opportunities for clients.
Over time, Southwest Capital Bank clients are expected to benefit from expanded capabilities in commercial banking, Treasury Management, Wealth Management, title services, Digital Banking, and other financial services.
WestStar clients will benefit from the long-term growth and expanded capabilities the partnership creates across New Mexico and the Borderplex region, which includes El Paso, Texas; Las Cruces, New Mexico; and Juárez, Mexico. WestStar’s commitment to its existing communities remains unchanged.