Severe (D2) drought continued across north central New Mexico, however, drought conditions worsened, in some cases rapidly, across the south and east. Extreme (D3) drought conditions continued across the southwest mountains, and portions of west central New Mexico.  Extreme (D3) drought developed across portions of northeast and east central New Mexico early in the month, but rapidly increased to exceptional (D4) drought conditions later in the month in some areas.  Exceptional drought also developed much of central, south central, and southeast areas.   Most of these areas had received less than 20 percent of normal precipitation for the calendar year. The NOAA National Climatic Data Center reported that the first five months of 2011 had been the driest start to any year on record for New Mexico. Statewide precipitation was only 35 percent of normal.  As these drought conditions continued to worsen, human caused wildfires continued to pop up across portions of the state. Monetary damages will be estimated at the end of the event.

Drought in WEST CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in SOUTHWEST MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in SOUTH CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in SOUTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 9500 FEET, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in UPPER TULAROSA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in EAST SLOPES OF THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in RATON RIDGE/JOHNSON MESA, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in SAN FRANCISCO RIVER VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in UNION COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in JEMEZ MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in WEST SLOPES OF THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in NORTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 9500 FEET/RED RIVER, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in EASTERN SAN MIGUEL COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in UPPER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in GUADALUPE COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in LOWER CHAMA RIVER VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in CURRY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in SANTA FE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in ROOSEVELT COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in DE BACA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in ALBUQUERQUE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in NORTHWEST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in CHAVES COUNTY PLAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in EASTERN LINCOLN COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in SANDIA/MANZANO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in SOUTHWEST CHAVES COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in ESTANCIA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in WEST CENTRAL PLATEAU, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in WEST CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency