October 2013 precipitation was generally below normal with a statewide average of only 40 percent of normal. It was the 29th driest October on record.  The wetter locations in October were across the northern mountains where decent snow fell early in the month,  and again late in the month as a slow-moving storm system was able to draw moisture into New Mexico from early on the 25th into the 26th, providing widespread rain showers and mountain snow showers.  Statewide drought status was virtually unchanged with only slight improvement near the New Mexico-Colorado state line. Approximately 38 percent of the state was classified as severe (D2) drought or worse.

Drought in RATON RIDGE/JOHNSON MESA, NEW MEXICO
From 01-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in FAR NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in HARDING COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in UNION COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in EASTERN SAN MIGUEL COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in GUADALUPE COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in CURRY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in ROOSEVELT COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in DE BACA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in EASTERN LINCOLN COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in CHAVES COUNTY PLAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in SOUTHWEST CHAVES COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in NORTHWEST PLATEAU, NEW MEXICO
From 01-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in CHUSKA MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in WEST CENTRAL PLATEAU, NEW MEXICO
From 01-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in WEST CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in WEST SLOPES OF THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in SOUTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 9500 FEET, NEW MEXICO
From 01-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in EAST SLOPES OF THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in LOWER CHAMA RIVER VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in SANTA FE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 01-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in ALBUQUERQUE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 01-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in SANDIA/MANZANO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in ESTANCIA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in UPPER TULAROSA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in SOUTH CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency