Another very dry month kept almost all of Southwest and South Central New Mexico in Extreme(D3) to Exceptional(D4) drought. All locations in region reported well below normal precipitation.

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

The zone remained in Extreme(D3) drought through the entire month.

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

The southern and western portions of the zone were in Extreme(D3) drought while the remainder of the zone was in Exceptional(D4) drought. The Deming ASOS reported 0.03 inches of precipitation which was 0.40 inches below normal.

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

Extreme(D3) drought continued across the entire zone during the month of May. The Cooperative Observer in Winston reported just a trace of precipitation for the month which was 0.75 inches below normal.

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

Exceptional(D4) drought continued through the month of May for the entire zone. The Truth of Consequences ASOS reported 0.14 inches of precipitation which was 0.43 inches below normal.

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

The entire zone remained in Exceptional(D4) drought through the month of May. The Jornada Cooperative Observer reported 0.04 inches of precipitation which was 0.48 inches below normal.

Drought in SOUTHERN DONA ANA COUNTY/MESILLA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-13 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-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 Exceptional(D4) drought while the southern half was in Extreme(D3) drought through the month. The Cooperative Observer at New Mexico State University reported 0.09 inches of rain which was 0.31 inches below normal.

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

The western half of the zone remained in Exceptional(D4) drought while the eastern half was in Extreme(D3) drought during the month of May.  The White Sands National Monument Cooperative Observer reported no precipitation which was 0.46 inches below normal.

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

Exceptional(D4) drought was experienced in the northwest portion of the zone with Severe(D2) drought over the far south. The remainder of the zone was in Extreme(D3) drought. The Orogrande Cooperative Observer reported 0.07 inches of precipitation which was 0.56 inches below normal.

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

The zone went from Extreme(D3) drought to Exceptional(D4) drought during the month of May. The Cloudcroft Cooperative Observer reported 0.26 inches of precipitation which was 1.10 inches below normal.

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

The zone went from Extreme(D3) drought to Exceptional(D4) drought in mid-May.

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

The far southern portions of the zone remained in Severe(D2) drought while the remainder of the zone was in Extreme(D3) drought.

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

The zone transitioned from Extreme(D3) drought to Exceptional(D4) drought during the month. The Mountain Park Cooperative Observer reported 0.30 inches of precipitation which was 0.73 inches below normal.

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

The entire zone remained in Extreme(D3) drought through the month of May. The Cooperative Observer at Gila Hot Springs reported 0.09 inches of precipitation which was 0.53 inches below normal.

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

Extreme(D3) drought remained in place across the zone through the month.

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

The month of May saw drought conditions continue in the Extreme(D3) category through the month. The Faywood Cooperative Observer reported just a trace of precipitation which was 0.46 inches below normal.

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

Extreme(D3) drought  conditions remained in place through the month. The Cooperative Observer at Redrock reported 0.10 inches of rain which was 0.37 inches below normal.

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

The entire zone remained in Extreme(D3) drought during the month of May. The Antelope Wells Cooperative Observer reported no precipitation which was 0.30 inches below normal.