A continued lack of precipitation kept much of the region in Severe(D2) drought.

Drought in OTERO MESA, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The entire zone remained in Severe(D2) drought during the month of January.

Drought in UPPER GILA RIVER VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The entire zone remained in Severe(D2) drought during the month. The Gila Hot Springs Cooperative Observer reported 1.17 inches of precipitation which was 0.24 inches above normal.

Drought in SOUTHERN GILA HIGHLANDS/BLACK RANGE, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Except for the far southwest areas of the zone, Severe(D2) drought continued across the area.

Drought in SOUTHERN GILA FOOTHILLS/MIMBRES VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The far western portions of the zone were in Moderate(D1) drought, but the remainder of the zone remained in Severe(D2) drought. The Cooperative Observer at Faywood reported 0.39 inches of rain which was 0.31 inches below normal.

Drought in SOUTHWEST DESERT/LOWER GILA RIVER VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The southeast areas of the zone were in Moderate(D1) drought with the remainder of the zone in Severe(D2) drought. The Redrock Cooperative Observer reported 0.67 inches of precipitation which was 0.18 inches below normal.

Drought in SOUTHWEST DESERT/MIMBRES BASIN, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The entire zone remained in Severe(D2) drought through the entire month. The Deming Airport reported 0.26 inches of precipitation which was 0.30 inches below normal.

Drought in EASTERN BLACK RANGE FOOTHILLS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The zone remained in Severe(D2) drought during the month of January. The Hillsboro Cooperative Observer reported 0.35 inches of precipitation which was 0.22 inches below normal.

Drought in SIERRA COUNTY LAKES, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe(D2) drought persisted across the entire zone during the month of January. The Truth of Consequences Airport reported 0.07 inches of precipitation which was 0.22 inches below normal.

Drought in NORTHERN DONA ANA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe(D2) drought remained across the zone through the month. The Jornada Range Cooperative Observer reported 0.16 inches of precipitation which was 0.32 inches below normal.

Drought in SOUTHERN DONA ANA COUNTY/MESILLA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The entire zone remained in Severe(D2) drought during the month of January. The Cooperative Observer at New Mexico State University reported 0.14 inches which was 0.26 inches below normal.

Drought in CENTRAL TULAROSA BASIN, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe(D2) drought persisted through the month across the entire zone. The Cooperative Observer at White Sands National Monument reported 0.09 inches of precipitation which was 0.41 inches below normal.

Drought in SOUTHERN TULAROSA BASIN, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The northern half of the zone remained in Severe(D2) drought during the month of January. The Cooperative Observer at Orogrande reported 0.30 inches of precipitation which was 0.15 inches below normal.

Drought in WEST SLOPES SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS BELOW 7500 FEET, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The zone remained in Severe(D2) drought during the month. The Mountain Park Cooperative Observer reported 0.41 inches of precipitation which was 0.74 inches below normal.

Drought in SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 7500 FEET, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The entire zone remained in Severe(D2) drought through the month of January. The Cloudcroft Cooperative Observer reported 0.85 inches of precipitation which was 0.62 inches below normal.

Drought in EAST SLOPES SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS BELOW 7500 FEET, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe(D2) drought continued through the month of January.

Drought in LOWLANDS OF THE BOOTHEEL, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The eastern half of the zone remained in Severe(D2) drought through the month of January. The Cooperative Observer at Antelope Wells reported 1.05 inches of precipitation which was 0.42 inches above normal.

Drought in UPLANDS OF THE BOOTHEEL, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The eastern half of the zone remained in Severe(D2) drought through the month of January.