A very wet month for most of Southern New Mexico lead to many areas improving to Moderate(D1) drought or better. A late monsoon surge in the middle of the month brought several inches of rain to the region.

Drought in UPPER GILA RIVER VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-13 00:00:00 to 17-SEP-13 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The month started out in Severe(D2) drought but on September 17th was put into Moderate(D1) drought. The Gila Hot Springs Cooperative Observer reported 4.32 inches of precipitation which was 2.40 inches above normal.

Drought in SOUTHERN GILA HIGHLANDS/BLACK RANGE, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-13 00:00:00 to 17-SEP-13 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The entire zone started out in Severe(D2) drought with the eastern half of the area put into Abnormally Dry(D0) by September 17th. The western areas went from Severe(D2) to Moderate(D1) drought on September 17th.

Drought in SOUTHERN GILA FOOTHILLS/MIMBRES VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-13 00:00:00 to 17-SEP-13 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The zone started out in Severe(D2) drought to start the month, but on September 17th, the western areas were put in Moderate(D1) drought  with eastern areas put into Abnormally Dry(D0) drought. The Faywood Cooperative Observer reported 3.28 inches of precipitation which was 1.64 inches above normal.

Drought in SOUTHWEST DESERT/MIMBRES BASIN, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-13 00:00:00 to 17-SEP-13 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The zone went from Severe(D2) to Moderate(D1) drought on September 17th. The Deming ASOS reported 3.07 inches of precipitation which was 1.77 inches above normal.

Drought in EASTERN BLACK RANGE FOOTHILLS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-13 00:00:00 to 17-SEP-13 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The zone transitioned from Severe(D2) drought to Abnormally Dry(D0) drought on September 17th. The Winston Cooperative Observer reported 5.08 inches of rain which was 3.18 inches above normal.

Drought in SIERRA COUNTY LAKES, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-13 00:00:00 to 17-SEP-13 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The entire zone transitioned from Severe(D2) drought to Abnormally Dry(D0) drought on September 17th. The Truth or Consequences Cooperative Observer reported 6.20 inches of precipitation which was 4.47 inches above normal.

Drought in SOUTHERN DONA ANA COUNTY/MESILLA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-13 00:00:00 to 17-SEP-13 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The northern half of the zone which started in Severe(D2) drought transitioned to Abnormally Dry(D0) drought on September 17th. The New Mexico State University Cooperative Observer reported 3.08 inches of rain which was 1.75 inches above normal.

Drought in SOUTHERN TULAROSA BASIN, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-13 00:00:00 to 17-SEP-13 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The northern half of the zone started out in Severe(D2) drought with a gradual decrease to Abnormally Dry(D0) drought far south. On September 17th all areas were in Abnormally Dry(D0) drought or no drought at all. The Orogrande Cooperative Observer reported 4.51 inches of rain which was 2.81 inches above normal.

Drought in OTERO MESA, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-13 00:00:00 to 17-SEP-13 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The far northern portions of the zone started out in Extreme(D3) drought with a decrease to Abnormally Dry(D0) conditions far south to start the month. By September 17th, all areas were in either Abnormally Dry(D0) drought or none at all.

Drought in NORTHERN DONA ANA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-13 00:00:00 to 17-SEP-13 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The zone went from Severe(D2) to Abnormally Dry(D0) drought on September 17th. The Cooperative Observer at Jornada reported 2.88 inches of precipitation which was 1.47 inches above normal.