Radium Springs in Doña Ana County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Paraje de Robledo

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 5, 2010

1. Paraje de Robledo Marker

Inscription. This paraje or resting place was named for Pedro Robledo, a member of the Juan de Oñate expedition, who was buried nearby on May 21, 1598. This camping place was a welcome sight for caravans entering or exiting the dreaded Jornada del Muerto, a part of the trail which had limited water. Its strategic location along the Camino Real made it an ideal site for the establishment of Fort Selden in 1865.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1884.

Location. 32° 29′ N, 106° 55.117′ W. Marker is in Radium Springs, New Mexico, in Doña Ana County. Marker is on Fort Selden Road, 1.4 miles west of Interstate 25, on the right when traveling west. Marker is at entrance to Fort Selden State Monument. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Radium Springs NM 88054, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Fort Selden Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Rio Grandé Bridge at Radium Springs (approx. half a mile away); History in Your Imagination (approx. 0.6 miles away); Rio Grande Means Life (approx. 0.6 miles away); Rio Grande Bosque

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(approx. 0.8 miles away); A Diversion Dam for the Valley (approx. 0.8 miles away); Changing Upland Plants (approx. 0.8 miles away); Paraje San Diego (approx. 4.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Radium Springs.

Rear of Paraje de Robledo Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 5, 2010

2. Rear of Paraje de Robledo Marker

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 5, 2010

3. Paraje de Robledo Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,263 times since then and 119 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 19, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.