Plumbing in Radium Springs, north of Las Cruces on I-25.

Radium Springs is a community north of Las Cruces along I-25, toward the Hatch corridor — on the order of 18 miles from the city. The 2020 census population was 1,498. It is far enough that a plumber’s travel time should be stated up front, especially at night.

Homes here are more likely than central Las Cruces addresses to be on a well or a small system, and they sit in a slightly more exposed river-valley setting. Occasional cold snaps can still reach outdoor hose bibs and uninsulated lines. Do not assume Las Cruces Utilities hardness numbers; test the tap before sizing treatment. For sewer or septic questions, say which one the property uses — they are not interchangeable jobs.

If you are calling about a vacant or weekend property, mention that too. A leaking heater or a split hose bib can run for days before anyone sees it.

Services requested from Radium Springs

• Emergency plumbing
• Water heaters
• Water softeners
• Drain cleaning
• Sewer lines
• Hard-water guide