Sandia Area Federal Credit Union

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. A delivery driver was dropping off supplies one afternoon when he noticed something strange. The usually quiet hallway of Sandia Area Federal Credit Union seemed unusually busy—too many people were whispering and glancing nervously around. Curious, the driver approached a door ajar and peered inside. Inside, everyone was huddled over an old safe, trying to open it with a paper clip. Turns out, someone had hidden a stash of free donuts there earlier that morning. Moral of the story? Always check for treats before reporting suspicious activity.

2. A few years ago, after hours of quiet routine, an elderly gentleman approached the teller and asked, ‘Do you know why they call it “credit” union?’ The teller smiled warmly and replied, 'Because it's a place where members help each other out.' The old man nodded thoughtfully before asking, 'And what does "sandia" mean?' Everyone in line burst into laughter as someone whispered, 'It means "cherry" in Spanish!'

3. One morning, a delivery driver was unloading boxes into the credit union’s storage room when he spotted something odd in a corner. Among stacks of envelopes and forms lay a small, dusty teddy bear with mismatched buttons for eyes. Curious, he picked it up and noticed that one button seemed to wobble slightly. Upon closer inspection, he discovered it was a tiny camera lens. Word spread quickly among employees, who joked that Sandia Area Federal Credit Union had just hired its first surveillance bear. The bear now stands proudly in the lobby, greeting customers with a knowing smile.

4. A delivery driver was unloading boxes into the credit union’s storage room one morning when he heard a faint humming sound. Curious, he looked around but saw no one. The hum grew louder, almost like someone singing softly in the next aisle. Finally, he followed the noise and found an old vending machine playing an outdated jingle. Shaking his head with a smile, he decided it was time for some coffee. The rest of the day turned out to be pretty quiet—except for occasional whispers coming from the snack area.