DURANGO, Colo. – Alpine Bank has been highlighted as a “Top 20” industry earnings performer by the ICBA Independent Banker, the award-winning national magazine of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA).

Alpine bank was recognized for posting one of the 20 best year-end earnings performances in 2007 for ICBA member banks with more than $500 million in assets. Established in 1973, Alpine Bank specializes in serving Western Colorado markets. With 37 bank locations, Alpine is a $2.5 billion asset organization.

“Community banks are integral to the economic and civic fabric of thousands of towns and cities across America,” said Cynthia L. Blankenship, ICBA chairwoman and vice chairwoman of Bank of the West in Irving, Tex. “In addition to offering quality financial products and services, community banks like Alpine spend countless hours and resources helping their communities thrive. ICBA congratulates Alpine Bank for serving its community so efficiently and effectively.”

Alpine Bank was identified in ICBA Independent Banker’s annual year-end ranking of ICBA members based on the standard industry performance measures of return on average assets and return on average equity. The magazine compiles its annual member rankings in its June issue from the latest available year-end FDIC call report data.

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