Rio Communities, New Mexico CD rates from banks and credit unions serving New Mexico range from 0.01% to 5.12% APY, verified by MonitorBankRates as of October 12, 2026. Current Rio Communities, New Mexico CD rates include Northern New Mexico School Employees Federal Credit UnionNorthern New Mexico School Employees Federal Credit UnionA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.64%Real return: +2.32%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 24-Month Share Certificate SPECIAL RATE at 5.12% APY, ZIA Credit UnionZIA Credit UnionA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.13%Real return: +2.20%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 12 Month Youth Share Certificate at 5.00% APY, Artesia Credit UnionArtesia Credit UnionA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.26%Real return: +1.78%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering IRA Certificate - 24 Month at 4.58% APY, Rio Grande Credit UnionRio Grande Credit UnionA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.38%Real return: +1.74%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering IRA Share Certificate - 18 Months at 4.54% APY, and Mountain America Federal Credit UnionMountain America Federal Credit UnionA5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 9.78%Real return: +1.70%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 24 Month Certificate at 4.50% APY. CD rates as of October 12, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
Rio Communities is a smaller community with no bank or credit union branches currently in our database. 565 institutions serving the New Mexico area are available to Rio Communities residents, with CD rates as high as 5.12% APY from Northern New Mexico School Employees Federal Credit Union. Rates are continually updated, so we recommend checking back frequently.
The Annual Percentage Yields (APYs) displayed reflect actual verified offers from top-rated institutions. Rates are subject to change at the institution's discretion without notice and may depend on your initial funding amount. A substantial penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal, which could reduce earnings on the account. CD Rates Last Updated and Verified: October 12, 2026
Special Offer. Apply now: balances under $100k. Effective Date: 10/2/2026. Not available for individual retirement or business accounts. A penalty will be imposed on early withdrawals.
APY= Annual Percentage Yield. Fee May Reduce Earnings on the Account. A Penalty May be Imposed for Early Withdrawal on any Share Certificate product.
$100,000+; DISCLOSURES $100,000+ Minimum Balance to obtain APY. Minimum Balance to Open of $100,000. Deposit Rates are current as of October 9, 2026. Rates and Fees may change at any time without notice. Please contact a member services representative for details. **APY= Annual Percentage Yield. Fee May Reduce Earnings on the Account. A Penalty May be Imposed for Early Withdrawal on any Share Certificate product.
Business Certificates - $10,000+ Minimum Balance. $10,000+ Minimum Balance to obtain APY. Minimum Balance to Open of $10,000. Deposit Rates are current as of October 9, 2026. Rates and Fees may change at any time without notice. Please contact a member services representative for details. APY= Annual Percentage Yield. Fee May Reduce Earnings on the Account. A Penalty May be Imposed for Early Withdrawal on any Share Certificate product.
APY= Annual Percentage Yield. Fee May Reduce Earnings on the Account. A Penalty May be Imposed for Early Withdrawal on any Share Certificate product.
APY**= Annual Percentage Yield. Fee May Reduce Earnings on the Account. A Penalty May be Imposed for Early Withdrawal on any Share Certificate product.
Balances Over $1,000
New Money= Funds not currently on deposit with RGCU.
IRA
Regular
Dividend Rate 3.06%; APY if dividends are not withdrawn during the term
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 90 Days
Balance: $90,000 +
Balance: $90,000 +
Balance: $0 - $4,999.99. Early withdrawal penalties may apply.
Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Relationship APY 0.06%
Under $100,000
Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Relationship Interest Rate 0.06%; Relationship APY 0.06%
Balance: $1,000 - $90,000
Balance: $1,000 +
Balance: $1,000
Balance: $25,000.00 and above
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99
Bonus Rate: 5.00%; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 90 Days Interest
Dividend Rate 3.93%; APY if dividends are not withdrawn during the term; Business members
APY= Annual Percentage Yield. Fee May Reduce Earnings on the Account. A Penalty May be Imposed for Early Withdrawal on any Share Certificate product.
$100,000+; DISCLOSURES $100,000+ Minimum Balance to obtain APY. Minimum Balance to Open of $100,000. Deposit Rates are current as of October 9, 2026. Rates and Fees may change at any time without notice. Please contact a member services representative for details. **APY= Annual Percentage Yield. Fee May Reduce Earnings on the Account. A Penalty May be Imposed for Early Withdrawal on any Share Certificate product.
Business Certificates - $10,000+ Minimum Balance. $10,000+ Minimum Balance to obtain APY. Minimum Balance to Open of $10,000. Deposit Rates are current as of October 9, 2026. Rates and Fees may change at any time without notice. Please contact a member services representative for details. APY= Annual Percentage Yield. Fee May Reduce Earnings on the Account. A Penalty May be Imposed for Early Withdrawal on any Share Certificate product.
APY= Annual Percentage Yield. Fee May Reduce Earnings on the Account. A Penalty May be Imposed for Early Withdrawal on any Share Certificate product.
APY**= Annual Percentage Yield. Fee May Reduce Earnings on the Account. A Penalty May be Imposed for Early Withdrawal on any Share Certificate product.
Dividend Rate 3.59%; APY if dividends are not withdrawn during the term
Balances Over $1,000
Effective August 21, 2026; Early withdrawal penalties apply
Effective August 21, 2026; posting date 09-30-2026; Dividend rate 3.35%; Early withdrawal penalties apply
New Money= Funds not currently on deposit with RGCU.
Loyalty APR and APY; requires a Platinum or Silver Debit Account; Minimum required deposit $25,000; APY: Annual Percentage Yield, based on compounded rate
IRA
Regular
Loyalty APR and APY; requires a Platinum or Silver Debit Account; Minimum required deposit $1,000
Other Fee(s) / Penalties: 1 month interest on amount withdrawn
Minimum required deposit $25,000; APY: Annual Percentage Yield, based on compounded rate
Bonus Rate: 3.60%; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 90 Days Interest
Bonus Rate: 3.64%; EWP: 90 Days Interest
BONUS RATE: 3.60%; EARLY WITHDRAWAL PENALTY: 90 Days Interest
Effective Date: February 28, 2023
Other Fee(s) / Early Withdrawal Penalties: 1 month interest on amount withdrawn
Regular share and IRA certificate; Minimum required deposit $1,000
Maximum amount accepted $250,000.00
Early withdrawal penalties apply.
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 90 Days
Over $100,000
Certificate of Deposit - $1000 to $99,999.99**
Jumbo CD
($10K limit per CD)
EasyStart Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Dividend Rate 3.93%; APY if dividends are not withdrawn during the term
APY= Annual Percentage Yield. Fee May Reduce Earnings on the Account. A Penalty May be Imposed for Early Withdrawal on any Share Certificate product.
$100,000+; DISCLOSURES $100,000+ Minimum Balance to obtain APY. Minimum Balance to Open of $100,000. Deposit Rates are current as of October 9, 2026. Rates and Fees may change at any time without notice. Please contact a member services representative for details. **APY= Annual Percentage Yield. Fee May Reduce Earnings on the Account. A Penalty May be Imposed for Early Withdrawal on any Share Certificate product.
Business Certificates - $10,000+ Minimum Balance. $10,000+ Minimum Balance to obtain APY. Minimum Balance to Open of $10,000. Deposit Rates are current as of October 9, 2026. Rates and Fees may change at any time without notice. Please contact a member services representative for details. APY= Annual Percentage Yield. Fee May Reduce Earnings on the Account. A Penalty May be Imposed for Early Withdrawal on any Share Certificate product.
APY= Annual Percentage Yield. Fee May Reduce Earnings on the Account. A Penalty May be Imposed for Early Withdrawal on any Share Certificate product.
Early withdrawal penalties apply.
APY**= Annual Percentage Yield. Fee May Reduce Earnings on the Account. A Penalty May be Imposed for Early Withdrawal on any Share Certificate product.
Balances Over $1,000
Balances Over $1,000
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 90 Days
IRA
Regular
Loyalty APR and APY; requires a Platinum or Silver Debit Account; Minimum required deposit $25,000; APY: Annual Percentage Yield, based on compounded rate
Effective August 21, 2026; Early withdrawal penalties apply
Effective August 21, 2026; posting date 09-30-2026; Dividend rate 3.40%; Early withdrawal penalties apply
New Money= Funds not currently on deposit with RGCU.
Loyalty APR and APY; requires a Platinum or Silver Debit Account; Minimum required deposit $1,000
Other Fee(s) / Penalties: 3 months interest on amount withdrawn
Minimum required deposit $25,000; APY: Annual Percentage Yield, based on compounded rate
Bonus Rate: 3.75%; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 90 Days Interest
Other Fee(s) / Early Withdrawal Penalties: 3 months interest on amount withdrawn
New Money= Funds not currently on deposit with RGCU.
New Money= Funds not currently on deposit with RGCU.
Bump-Up CD; Available for a limited time only!; Increase your rate once during the term of your CD if Capra's rates increase; Valid for new customers to Capra Bank; Must have or open an active Elevate or Summit checking account to obtain CD Special Offer. Restrictions apply.; Available in Dubuque, Lubbock, Albuquerque, and Boise.
APY= Annual Percentage Yield. Fee May Reduce Earnings on the Account. A Penalty May be Imposed for Early Withdrawal on any Share Certificate product.
$100,000+; DISCLOSURES $100,000+ Minimum Balance to obtain APY. Minimum Balance to Open of $100,000. Deposit Rates are current as of October 9, 2026. Rates and Fees may change at any time without notice. Please contact a member services representative for details. **APY= Annual Percentage Yield. Fee May Reduce Earnings on the Account. A Penalty May be Imposed for Early Withdrawal on any Share Certificate product.
Business Certificates - $10,000+ Minimum Balance. $10,000+ Minimum Balance to obtain APY. Minimum Balance to Open of $10,000. Deposit Rates are current as of October 9, 2026. Rates and Fees may change at any time without notice. Please contact a member services representative for details. APY= Annual Percentage Yield. Fee May Reduce Earnings on the Account. A Penalty May be Imposed for Early Withdrawal on any Share Certificate product.
APY= Annual Percentage Yield. Fee May Reduce Earnings on the Account. A Penalty May be Imposed for Early Withdrawal on any Share Certificate product.
APY**= Annual Percentage Yield. Fee May Reduce Earnings on the Account. A Penalty May be Imposed for Early Withdrawal on any Share Certificate product.
EasyStart Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
IRA
Regular
Balance: $1,000 - $150,000
Balances Over $1,000
Loyalty APR and APY; requires a Platinum or Silver Debit Account; Minimum required deposit $25,000; APY: Annual Percentage Yield, based on compounded rate
Effective August 21, 2026; Early withdrawal penalties apply
Effective August 21, 2026; posting date 09-30-2026; Dividend rate 3.45%; Early withdrawal penalties apply
Loyalty APR and APY; requires a Platinum or Silver Debit Account; Minimum required deposit $1,000
Minimum required deposit $25,000; APY: Annual Percentage Yield, based on compounded rate
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 90 Days
Balance: $250,000 and up
Regular share and IRA certificate; Minimum required deposit $1,000
Balance: $150,000-$249,999.99
Over $100,000
Certificate of Deposit - $1000 to $99,999.99**
MemPerx Max Benefit: 2.76%
Under $100,000
Balance: $1,000
On Deposits up to $100,000
On Deposits $100,000 and over
On Deposits up to $100,000
APY= Annual Percentage Yield. Fee May Reduce Earnings on the Account. A Penalty May be Imposed for Early Withdrawal on any Share Certificate product.
$100,000+; DISCLOSURES $100,000+ Minimum Balance to obtain APY. Minimum Balance to Open of $100,000. Deposit Rates are current as of October 9, 2026. Rates and Fees may change at any time without notice. Please contact a member services representative for details. **APY= Annual Percentage Yield. Fee May Reduce Earnings on the Account. A Penalty May be Imposed for Early Withdrawal on any Share Certificate product.
Promotion is for a limited time on a 2-year share certificate (Consumer and Business) with a $100,000 minimum deposit. FirstLight Federal Credit Union reserves the right to end or modify a special/promotional rate at any time. Penalties apply for early withdrawal from certificates. Unless you indicate otherwise, the certificate will be renewed at maturity at a like term, if available, or at the then-current rate in effect. Other restrictions may apply.
Business Certificates - $10,000+ Minimum Balance. $10,000+ Minimum Balance to obtain APY. Minimum Balance to Open of $10,000. Deposit Rates are current as of October 9, 2026. Rates and Fees may change at any time without notice. Please contact a member services representative for details. APY= Annual Percentage Yield. Fee May Reduce Earnings on the Account. A Penalty May be Imposed for Early Withdrawal on any Share Certificate product.
APY= Annual Percentage Yield. Fee May Reduce Earnings on the Account. A Penalty May be Imposed for Early Withdrawal on any Share Certificate product.
Dividend Rate 4.03%; APY if dividends are not withdrawn during the term
APY**= Annual Percentage Yield. Fee May Reduce Earnings on the Account. A Penalty May be Imposed for Early Withdrawal on any Share Certificate product.
Jumbo CD
IRA
Regular
EasyStart Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Loyalty APR and APY; requires a Platinum or Silver Debit Account; Minimum required deposit $25,000; APY: Annual Percentage Yield, based on compounded rate
Effective August 21, 2026; Early withdrawal penalties apply
Effective August 21, 2026; posting date 09-30-2026; Dividend rate 3.49%; Early withdrawal penalties apply
New Money= Funds not currently on deposit with RGCU.
Loyalty APR and APY; requires a Platinum or Silver Debit Account; Minimum required deposit $1,000
Other Fee(s) / Penalties: 3 months interest on amount withdrawn
Minimum required deposit $25,000; APY: Annual Percentage Yield, based on compounded rate
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 90 Days
Other Fee(s) / Early Withdrawal Penalties: 3 months interest on amount withdrawn
Renewal Term: 60 months from initial maturity; Renewal Rate: 0.25% above regularly offered 60 month rate at maturity; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 6 months interest penalty on balance withdrawn. Fees could reduce earnings on account.
Regular share and IRA certificate; Minimum required deposit $1,000
Initial interest rate: 1 year for 3.10%, 2 years for 3.20%, 3 years for 3.40%, 4 years for 3.45%, and 5 years for 3.50%. This is a blended first year Annual Percentage Yield (APY) of 3.38%. After the first year, the CD with an initial term of 1-year will be renewed at 0.25% above the 5-year CD rate offered at that time. Your 2-year, 3-year, 4-year, and 5-year CDs in the Ladder will continue to pay their initial interest rate until their first maturity. 6-month interest penalty on withdrawals before maturity. 10-day grace period during which you can make withdrawals with no penalty, or even add more money to your CD.
Early withdrawal penalties apply.
Bonus Rate: 3.25%; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 180 Days Interest
Bonus Rate: 3.25%; EWP: 180 Days Interest
APY= Annual Percentage Yield. Fee May Reduce Earnings on the Account. A Penalty May be Imposed for Early Withdrawal on any Share Certificate product.
$100,000+; DISCLOSURES $100,000+ Minimum Balance to obtain APY. Minimum Balance to Open of $100,000. Deposit Rates are current as of October 9, 2026. Rates and Fees may change at any time without notice. Please contact a member services representative for details. **APY= Annual Percentage Yield. Fee May Reduce Earnings on the Account. A Penalty May be Imposed for Early Withdrawal on any Share Certificate product.
Balance: $100,000 and over; Long-Term Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Business Certificates - $10,000+ Minimum Balance. $10,000+ Minimum Balance to obtain APY. Minimum Balance to Open of $10,000. Deposit Rates are current as of October 9, 2026. Rates and Fees may change at any time without notice. Please contact a member services representative for details. APY= Annual Percentage Yield. Fee May Reduce Earnings on the Account. A Penalty May be Imposed for Early Withdrawal on any Share Certificate product.
APY= Annual Percentage Yield. Fee May Reduce Earnings on the Account. A Penalty May be Imposed for Early Withdrawal on any Share Certificate product.
Balance: $1,000 - $19,999.99; Long-Term Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
APY**= Annual Percentage Yield. Fee May Reduce Earnings on the Account. A Penalty May be Imposed for Early Withdrawal on any Share Certificate product.
Our highest dividends
IRA; Bump
Regular; Bump
Loyalty APR and APY; requires a Platinum or Silver Debit Account; Minimum required deposit $25,000; APY: Annual Percentage Yield, based on compounded rate
Dividend Rate 3.59%; APY if dividends are not withdrawn during the term
Effective August 21, 2026; Early withdrawal penalties apply
Effective August 21, 2026; posting date 09-30-2026; Dividend rate 3.54%; Early withdrawal penalties apply
Other Fee(s) / Penalties: 3 months interest on amount withdrawn
Loyalty APR and APY; requires a Platinum or Silver Debit Account; Minimum required deposit $1,000
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 90 Days
Other Fee(s) / Early Withdrawal Penalties: 3 months interest on amount withdrawn
Renewal Term: 60 months from initial maturity; Renewal Rate: 0.25% above regularly offered 60 month rate at maturity; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 6 months interest penalty on balance withdrawn. Fees could reduce earnings on account.
Minimum required deposit $25,000; APY: Annual Percentage Yield, based on compounded rate
Initial interest rate: 1 year for 3.10%, 2 years for 3.20%, 3 years for 3.40%, 4 years for 3.45%, and 5 years for 3.50%. This is a blended first year Annual Percentage Yield (APY) of 3.38%. After the first year, the CD with an initial term of 1-year will be renewed at 0.25% above the 5-year CD rate offered at that time. Your 2-year, 3-year, 4-year, and 5-year CDs in the Ladder will continue to pay their initial interest rate until their first maturity. 6-month interest penalty on withdrawals before maturity. 10-day grace period during which you can make withdrawals with no penalty, or even add more money to your CD.
Jumbo CD
New Money= Funds not currently on deposit with RGCU.
Regular share and IRA certificate; Minimum required deposit $1,000
Bonus Rate: 3.40%; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 180 Days Interest
Bonus Rate: 3.07%; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 180 Days Interest
Bonus Rate: 3.07%; EWP: 180 Days Interest
Early withdrawal penalties apply.
MemPerx Max Benefit: 2.91%
Balances Over $1,000
APY= Annual Percentage Yield. Fee May Reduce Earnings on the Account. A Penalty May be Imposed for Early Withdrawal on any Share Certificate product.
$100,000+; DISCLOSURES $100,000+ Minimum Balance to obtain APY. Minimum Balance to Open of $100,000. Deposit Rates are current as of October 9, 2026. Rates and Fees may change at any time without notice. Please contact a member services representative for details. **APY= Annual Percentage Yield. Fee May Reduce Earnings on the Account. A Penalty May be Imposed for Early Withdrawal on any Share Certificate product.
Business Certificates - $10,000+ Minimum Balance. $10,000+ Minimum Balance to obtain APY. Minimum Balance to Open of $10,000. Deposit Rates are current as of October 9, 2026. Rates and Fees may change at any time without notice. Please contact a member services representative for details. APY= Annual Percentage Yield. Fee May Reduce Earnings on the Account. A Penalty May be Imposed for Early Withdrawal on any Share Certificate product.
APY= Annual Percentage Yield. Fee May Reduce Earnings on the Account. A Penalty May be Imposed for Early Withdrawal on any Share Certificate product.
APY**= Annual Percentage Yield. Fee May Reduce Earnings on the Account. A Penalty May be Imposed for Early Withdrawal on any Share Certificate product.
IRA
Regular
Loyalty APR and APY; requires a Platinum or Silver Debit Account; Minimum required deposit $25,000; APY: Annual Percentage Yield, based on compounded rate
Effective August 21, 2026; Early withdrawal penalties apply
Effective August 21, 2026; posting date 09-30-2026; Dividend rate 3.59%; Early withdrawal penalties apply
Loyalty APR and APY; requires a Platinum or Silver Debit Account; Minimum required deposit $1,000
Jumbo CD
Renewal Term: 60 months from initial maturity; Renewal Rate: 0.25% above regularly offered 60 month rate at maturity; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 6 months interest penalty on balance withdrawn. Fees could reduce earnings on account.
Dividend Rate 3.45%; APY if dividends are not withdrawn during the term
Minimum required deposit $25,000; APY: Annual Percentage Yield, based on compounded rate
Initial interest rate: 1 year for 3.10%, 2 years for 3.20%, 3 years for 3.40%, 4 years for 3.45%, and 5 years for 3.50%. This is a blended first year Annual Percentage Yield (APY) of 3.38%. After the first year, the CD with an initial term of 1-year will be renewed at 0.25% above the 5-year CD rate offered at that time. Your 2-year, 3-year, 4-year, and 5-year CDs in the Ladder will continue to pay their initial interest rate until their first maturity. 6-month interest penalty on withdrawals before maturity. 10-day grace period during which you can make withdrawals with no penalty, or even add more money to your CD.
Regular share and IRA certificate; Minimum required deposit $1,000
New Money= Funds not currently on deposit with RGCU.
Bonus Rate: 3.50%; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 270 Days Interest
Balances Over $1,000
MemPerx Max Benefit: 2.91%
Bonus Rate: 2.87%; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 270 Days Interest
Bonus Rate: 2.87%; EWP: 270 Days Interest
EARLY WITHDRAWAL PENALTY: 270 Days Interest
Over $100,000
Certificate of Deposit - $1000 to $99,999.99**
Under $100,000
Rates and terms are accurate as of Tuesday, October 06, 2026 and are subject to change.
APY= Annual Percentage Yield. Fee May Reduce Earnings on the Account. A Penalty May be Imposed for Early Withdrawal on any Share Certificate product.
$100,000+; DISCLOSURES $100,000+ Minimum Balance to obtain APY. Minimum Balance to Open of $100,000. Deposit Rates are current as of October 9, 2026. Rates and Fees may change at any time without notice. Please contact a member services representative for details. **APY= Annual Percentage Yield. Fee May Reduce Earnings on the Account. A Penalty May be Imposed for Early Withdrawal on any Share Certificate product.
Business Certificates - $10,000+ Minimum Balance. $10,000+ Minimum Balance to obtain APY. Minimum Balance to Open of $10,000. Deposit Rates are current as of October 9, 2026. Rates and Fees may change at any time without notice. Please contact a member services representative for details. APY= Annual Percentage Yield. Fee May Reduce Earnings on the Account. A Penalty May be Imposed for Early Withdrawal on any Share Certificate product.
APY= Annual Percentage Yield. Fee May Reduce Earnings on the Account. A Penalty May be Imposed for Early Withdrawal on any Share Certificate product.
APY**= Annual Percentage Yield. Fee May Reduce Earnings on the Account. A Penalty May be Imposed for Early Withdrawal on any Share Certificate product.
Balance: $100,000 and over; Long-Term Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
IRA
Regular
Balance: $1,000 - $19,999.99; Long-Term Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Jumbo CD
Loyalty APR and APY; requires a Platinum or Silver Debit Account; Minimum required deposit $25,000; APY: Annual Percentage Yield, based on compounded rate
Effective August 21, 2026; Early withdrawal penalties apply
Effective August 21, 2026; posting date 09-30-2026; Dividend rate 3.64%; Early withdrawal penalties apply
Loyalty APR and APY; requires a Platinum or Silver Debit Account; Minimum required deposit $1,000
Other Fee(s) / Penalties: 6 months interest on amount withdrawn
Balance: over $100,000; Share and IRA Certificates; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Balance: over $100,000; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Other Fee(s) / Early Withdrawal Penalties: 6 months interest on amount withdrawn
Renewal Term: 60 months from initial maturity; Renewal Rate: 0.25% above regularly offered 60 month rate at maturity; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 6 months interest penalty on balance withdrawn. Fees could reduce earnings on account.
Dividend Rate 3.50%; APY if dividends are not withdrawn during the term
Minimum required deposit $25,000; APY: Annual Percentage Yield, based on compounded rate
Balance: $1,000 - $99,999.99; Minimum $1,000 Share Certificate & IRA Certificate; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Balance: $1,000 - $99,999.99; Share and IRA Certificates; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Initial interest rate: 1 year for 3.10%, 2 years for 3.20%, 3 years for 3.40%, 4 years for 3.45%, and 5 years for 3.50%. This is a blended first year Annual Percentage Yield (APY) of 3.38%. After the first year, the CD with an initial term of 1-year will be renewed at 0.25% above the 5-year CD rate offered at that time. Your 2-year, 3-year, 4-year, and 5-year CDs in the Ladder will continue to pay their initial interest rate until their first maturity. 6-month interest penalty on withdrawals before maturity. 10-day grace period during which you can make withdrawals with no penalty, or even add more money to your CD.
Regular share and IRA certificate; Minimum required deposit $1,000
New Money= Funds not currently on deposit with RGCU.
Bonus Rate: 3.60%; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 270 Days Interest
Compare local Rio Communities, NM CD rate quotes against the statewide average
Daily CD rate averages tracked across our database of 8,500+ banks and credit unions, updated every evening.
New Mexico 12-month CD rates rose 0.029 points over the past 7 days to 2.950% APY.
New Mexico 6-month CD rates rose 0.037 points over the past 7 days to 2.721% APY.
Where are New Mexico CD rates headed through October 2027?
Projections based on Fed funds rate futures and historical CD-to-fed-funds spread model. Not financial advice.
Annual interest earnings at today’s New Mexico average APYs. State average used where available; national average as fallback.
| CD Term | NM Avg APY | $5,000 | $10,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Month CD | 1.972% | $98.60 | $197.21 | $493.03 | $986.05 |
| 6-Month CD | 2.721% | $136.07 | $272.13 | $680.32 | $1,360.65 |
| 12-Month CD | 2.950% | $147.48 | $294.96 | $737.40 | $1,474.80 |
| 18-Month CD | 2.831% | $141.55 | $283.09 | $707.73 | $1,415.45 |
| 24-Month CD | 2.844% | $142.22 | $284.43 | $711.07 | $1,422.15 |
| 36-Month CD | 2.748% | $137.40 | $274.79 | $686.98 | $1,373.95 |
| 48-Month CD | 2.654% | $132.71 | $265.42 | $663.55 | $1,327.10 |
| 60-Month CD | 2.830% | $141.51 | $283.01 | $707.53 | $1,415.05 |
| Earnings shown are annualized (APY basis). Actual earnings for sub-12-month terms will be proportionally lower at maturity. Rates as of October 12, 2026. | |||||
$25,000 split equally across 5 terms using today’s New Mexico average rates. As each CD matures, reinvest at the 36-month rung.
| Rung | Term | Deposit | NM Avg APY | Annual Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3-Month CD | $5,000 | 1.972% | $98.60 |
| 2 | 6-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.721% | $136.07 |
| 3 | 12-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.950% | $147.48 |
| 4 | 24-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.844% | $142.22 |
| 5 | 36-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.748% | $137.40 |
| Total ($25,000 invested) | $25,000 | 2.647% blended | $661.77/yr | |
Ladder example uses equal $5,000 rungs and New Mexico average APYs. Actual earnings depend on the specific institution and product chosen. Use the calculator above to model your exact deposit amounts.
MonitorBankRates tracks 548 CD rates from 18 banks and 36 credit unions with locations in Rio Communities, New Mexico, plus national online institutions available to New Mexico residents. Our proprietary aggregation system pulls verified rate data directly from each institution’s official website, no estimates, no national averages passed off as real offers.
Every rate listed includes the institution’s Safety Grade (A+ to F), Star Rating (1 to 5), and Texas Ratio, objective financial health metrics calculated from FDIC and NCUA regulatory data, so you can compare yield and institutional safety in one place.
Current top rate: Northern New Mexico School Employees Federal Credit Union offers a CD at 5.12% APY with a minimum deposit of $500. Use the rate table above to compare all current offers in Rio Communities, New Mexico.
What to compare when shopping for a CD in Rio Communities, New Mexico
To find the best APYs in Rio Communities, New Mexico, start with credit unions and online-only banks: Rio Communities, New Mexico has 36 credit unions in our database, and they consistently offer some of the highest yields because they have lower overhead than traditional banks and compete aggressively for deposits.
Always compare the APY (Annual Percentage Yield), not just the interest rate. The APY reflects compounding and is the true measure of what you’ll earn.
Also compare the early withdrawal penalty. Common penalties range from 30 to 180 days of interest depending on the term. If you’re unsure whether you’ll need the funds early, a no-penalty CD or a high-yield savings account may be a better fit.
Local demographics and economic context for CD savers. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024
22.4% of residents are 65 or older, above the national average of 17.3%, making fixed-rate CDs a particularly relevant savings vehicle in this market; an unemployment rate of 15.9% (vs. 4.8% nationally) underscores the value of a guaranteed fixed return. At today’s NM 12-month CD average of 2.950%, saving 10% of the local median salary ($2,385/year) and putting it in a CD would earn an additional $70 annually in interest.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates 2024. Median earnings from ACS 2023 place-level estimates.
What to compare when choosing between a CD and other deposit accounts
| Feature | CD | High-Yield Savings | Money Market | 6-Month CD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate Type | Fixed APY | Variable APY | Variable APY | Fixed APY |
| Liquidity | Locked for term | Anytime | Anytime | Locked 6 months |
| Early Withdrawal | Penalty (months of interest) | None | None | Penalty (90 to 180 days interest) |
| FDIC / NCUA Insured | Yes (up to $250K) | Yes (up to $250K) | Yes (up to $250K) | Yes (up to $250K) |
| Check / Debit Access | No | Usually no | Often yes | No |
| Best For | Known savings goal, CD ladder | Emergency fund, flexible savings | Liquid savings with check-writing | Slightly higher yield, less urgency |
A certificate of deposit (CD) is a deposit account that holds a fixed sum of money for a fixed term, commonly three months to five years, in exchange for a guaranteed interest rate. In return for leaving the money untouched until the term ends, a saver in Rio Communities, New Mexico typically earns a higher rate than a standard savings account pays. CDs from banks are insured by the FDIC and those from credit unions by the NCUA, in Rio Communities, New Mexico as everywhere in the U.S.
The term is the length of time the money is committed before the CD matures. Shorter terms such as three or six months give Rio Communities, New Mexico savers easier access to their funds. For example, State Employees Credit Union is offering its 6 Month Share Certificates at 4.50% APY. Longer terms such as three or five years usually pay higher rates. On the longer end, Mountain America Federal Credit Union is offering its 60 Month Certificate at 4.50% APY. When a CD matures, the depositor can withdraw the principal and interest or roll the balance into a new term, so it helps to match the term to when the money will actually be needed.
CDs are among the lowest-risk savings products available because the rate is fixed for the full term and the balance is federally insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per institution, per ownership category. For a Rio Communities, New Mexico saver, the main trade-off is liquidity: withdrawing funds before maturity usually triggers an early-withdrawal penalty, often 30 to 180 days of interest depending on the term.
Interest on a CD is calculated using the annual percentage yield (APY), which reflects the effect of compounding over a year. Depending on the institution, interest may be credited monthly, quarterly, or at maturity, and can be paid out to a linked account or added back to the CD to compound. When comparing the Rio Communities, New Mexico CDs listed above, a saver gets the truest picture of total earnings by looking at APY rather than the nominal rate.
Most CDs carry a fixed rate that is locked for the entire term, protecting a Rio Communities, New Mexico depositor if market rates fall after the account is opened. Some institutions offer variable-rate or bump-up CDs whose rate can change during the term; these may start lower but allow the rate to rise if conditions improve. Which is better depends on the direction a saver expects rates to move.
See exactly what a CD will earn by maturity. Enter your deposit, pick a term, and set the APY, or click any current Rio Communities, New Mexico rate on the right to apply that term and rate instantly. CD rates are fixed for the full term.
Assumes the APY is held to maturity with interest compounding and remaining in the CD. Early withdrawals typically forfeit 30 to 180 days of interest. Estimates are for informational purposes only.
At today’s NM top rate of 5.12% APY, a $10,000 deposit earns $512 in the first year. Enter your amount to see your exact return.
Rio Communities, New Mexico CD LadderNM CD rates currently range from 1.972% (3-month) to 2.748% (36-month). Model a ladder with local rates to keep cash accessible while maximizing yield.
Early Withdrawal PenaltyBefore locking into a Rio Communities, New Mexico CD at 5.12% APY, know your exit cost. Most institutions charge 90 to 180 days of interest. Calculate your real net return if you need early access.
CD vs. High-Yield SavingsNew Mexico’s average 12-month CD is 2.950% APY. Compare locking in that rate against a flexible high-yield savings account to see which earns more for your deposit and timeline.
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