Radium Springs
Fort Selden History & Rio Grande Solitude
Fort SeldenLeasburg DamRio GrandeRural Retreat
Overview
Why People Move Here
Radium Springs is a rural community along the Rio Grande north of Las Cruces, anchored by the historic Fort Selden -- an 1865 adobe fort tied to the Buffalo Soldiers and young Douglas MacArthur. With Leasburg Dam State Park offering camping and kayaking, it provides a remote, history-rich setting just 20 minutes from the city.
By the Numbers
Key Statistics
Data sourced from census records, school district reports, and local transit authorities.
Population
~1,652
Median Home
~$200K
Wide range from $35K manufactured homes to $1.3M estates
Median Income
$43,836
household
School Rating
B
Las Cruces Public Schools
Distance
~16 mi N via I-25
to downtown
Parks & Trails
4+
nearby
Transportation
Commute Times
Downtown Las Cruces~20 min / ~25 min
Education
School Districts
Las Cruces Public Schools
B- District serves area
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