Most of Southern New Mexico started out the month in Moderate(D1) to Severe(D2) drought, but by the end of another dry month, most locations were in Extreme(D3) to Exceptional(D4) drought.

Drought in SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 7500 FEET, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-13 00:00:00 to 30-APR-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The far northern portions of the zone were in Extreme(D3) drought through the entire month. The remainder of the zone went from Severe(D2) drought to Extreme(D3) drought on April 23rd. The Cooperative Observer at Cloudcroft reported 0.49 inches of precipitation which was 0.34 inches below normal.

Drought in EAST SLOPES SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS BELOW 7500 FEET, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-13 00:00:00 to 30-APR-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The far northern portions of the zone were in Extreme(D3) drought through the month. The remainder of the zone went from Severe(D2) drought to Extreme(D3) drought on April 23rd.

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

Severe(D2) drought was affecting all but the far southwest portion of the zone at the beginning of the month. by the end of the month, most locations were in Extreme(D3) drought except the far south which was in Severe(D2) drought.

Drought in UPPER GILA RIVER VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-13 00:00:00 to 30-APR-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The zone went from Severe(D2) drought to Extreme(D3) drought on April 23rd. The Gila Hot Springs Cooperative Observer reported 0.19 inches of precipitation which was 0.25 inches below normal.

Drought in SOUTHERN GILA HIGHLANDS/BLACK RANGE, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-13 00:00:00 to 30-APR-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Most of the zone started out in Severe(D2) drought except the far south where it was in Moderate(D1) drought. On April 23rd, the entire zone was put into Extreme(D3) drought.

Drought in SOUTHWEST DESERT/LOWER GILA RIVER VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-13 00:00:00 to 30-APR-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The southeast and northern portions of the zone started out in Severe(D2) drought with the remainder of the area in Moderate(D1) drought. On April 23rd, the entire zone was put into Extreme(D3) drought. No precipitation fell at the Redrock Cooperative Observer during the month which was 0.35 inches below normal.

Drought in LOWLANDS OF THE BOOTHEEL, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-13 00:00:00 to 30-APR-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The eastern portions of the zone started out in Severe(D2) drought and the western areas in Moderate(D1) drought. The entire zone was gradually placed into Extreme(D3) drought by April 23rd. The Cooperative Observer in Animas received no precipitation which was 0.20 inches below normal.

Drought in UPLANDS OF THE BOOTHEEL, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-13 00:00:00 to 30-APR-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The month started with the eastern areas of the zone in Severe(D2) drought and the western half in Moderate(D1) drought. By April 23rd, the entire zone was in Extreme(D3) drought.

Drought in SOUTHWEST DESERT/MIMBRES BASIN, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-13 00:00:00 to 30-APR-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The entire zone started out in Severe(D2) drought and by April 23rd the zone was in Extreme(D3) drought. On April 30th, the northeast portion of the zone was put into Exceptional(D4) drought. The Deming Airport reported only a trace of precipitation which was 0.18 inches below normal.

Drought in EASTERN BLACK RANGE FOOTHILLS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-13 00:00:00 to 30-APR-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The entire zone went from Severe(D2) drought at the beginning of the month to Extreme(D3) drought on April 23rd. The Hillsboro Cooperative Observer reported 0.04 inches of precipitation which was 0.28 inches below normal.

Drought in SIERRA COUNTY LAKES, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-13 00:00:00 to 30-APR-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The zone started out being in Severe(D2) drought south and Extreme(D3) drought north. Gradually by the end of the month the entire zone was put into Exceptional(D4) drought. The Truth or Consequences ASOS recorded just a trace of precipitation which was 0.24 inches below normal.

Drought in NORTHERN DONA ANA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-13 00:00:00 to 30-APR-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The zone gradually went from being in Severe(D2) drought to Exceptional(D4) drought by the end of the month. The Jornada Range Cooperative Observer reported no precipitation which was 0.21 inches below normal.

Drought in SOUTHERN DONA ANA COUNTY/MESILLA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-13 00:00:00 to 30-APR-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The month started out with Severe(D2) drought across the entire zone except the far southeast where it was Moderate(D1). By the end of the month, all areas were in Extreme(D3) drought except for the southeast which was in Severe(D2) drought. The Cooperative Observer at New Mexico State University reported no precipitation in April which was 0.22 inches below normal.

Drought in SOUTHERN TULAROSA BASIN, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-13 00:00:00 to 30-APR-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

THe month started out with Severe(D2) drought across the northern portions of the zone and Moderate(D1) drought south. At the end of the month, the northwestern areas were placed in Exceptional(D4) drought with Extreme(D3) drought over the remainder of the area. The Orogrande Cooperative Observer reported just a trace of precipitation which was 0.28 inches below normal.

Drought in CENTRAL TULAROSA BASIN, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-13 00:00:00 to 30-APR-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme(D3) drought was occurring over the far northern areas at the beginning of the month while the remainder of the zone was in Severe(D2) drought. By the end of the month the western areas were in Exceptional(D4) drought and the eastern areas in Extreme(D3) drought. THe Cooperative Observer at the White Sands National Monument recorded no precipitation which was 0.30 inches below normal.

Drought in WEST SLOPES SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS BELOW 7500 FEET, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-13 00:00:00 to 30-APR-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The far northern portions of the zone were in Extreme(D3) drought through the month. The remainder of the zone went from Severe(D2) drought to Extreme(D3) drought on April 23rd. The Mountain Park Cooperative Observer reported just a trace of precipitation which was 0.59 inches below normal.

Drought in SOUTHERN GILA FOOTHILLS/MIMBRES VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-13 00:00:00 to 30-APR-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The far eastern areas of the zone started out in Severe(D2) drought while the remainder of the area was in Moderate(D1). On April 23rd, the entire zone was in Extreme(D3) drought. The Faywood Cooperative Observer reported just 0.04 inches of precipitation which was 0.17 inches below normal.