PUB. 18 2021 ISSUE 3

6 IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN LONNIE TALBERT VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: NMBANKERS.COM PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE I am looking forward to the next year as your NMBA President and want to thank Jason Wyatt again for his tenure these past two years. W ell, it is that time of year again when Balloon Fiesta is upon us and fall is in the air. This year is even more special because New Mexico will sponsor a live, in-person Balloon Fiesta event. Exciting to see us beginning to make progress in reopening our state for business. I am looking forward to the next two years as your NMBA President and want to thank Jason Wyatt again for his tenure these past two years. I know the past two years have been extremely challenging for all of us, especially as bankers, trying to navigate all the federal and state programs designed to help businesses keep their doors open. Jason, you were amazing at helping all the state’s bankers stay focused and heard. Most recently, an issue related to the IRS has arisen regarding collecting customer banking transaction data. PRESIDENT NEW MEXICO BANKERS ASSOCIATION