Severe drought continued across most of Southwest New Mexico and even became extreme drought over portions of Sierra and Otero Counties around mid-month. Below normal rainfall amounts were reported all across the region.

Drought in UPPER GILA RIVER VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe(D2) drought continued across the entire zone during the month of February. The Cooperative Observer at Gila Hot Springs reported 0.33 inches of precipitation which was 0.57 inches below normal.

Drought in SOUTHERN GILA HIGHLANDS/BLACK RANGE, NEW MEXICO
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

All areas except for the southwest portion of the zone remained in Severe(D2) drought through the month. The White Signal Cooperative Observer reported 0.16 inches of precipitation which was 0.85 inches below normal.

Drought in SOUTHERN GILA FOOTHILLS/MIMBRES VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The far western areas of the zone were in Moderate(D1) drought while the remainder of the zone remained in Severe(D2) drought. The Faywood Cooperative Observer reported 0.17 inches of precipitation which was 0.56 inches below normal.

Drought in SOUTHWEST DESERT/LOWER GILA RIVER VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

All areas except for the southeast portion of the zone remained in Severe(D2) drought for the entire month. The Redrock Cooperative Observer reported 0.17 inches of precipitation which was 0.66 inches below normal.

Drought in LOWLANDS OF THE BOOTHEEL, NEW MEXICO
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-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 while the western areas were in Moderate(D1) drought. The Antelope Wells Cooperative Observer reported 0.21 inches of precipitation which was 0.28 inches below normal.

Drought in UPLANDS OF THE BOOTHEEL, NEW MEXICO
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-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 Moderate(D1) drought, but the eastern half remained in Severe(D2) drought during the month of February.

Drought in SOUTHWEST DESERT/MIMBRES BASIN, NEW MEXICO
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-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. The Deming ASOS recorded 0.03 inches of precipitation which was 0.42 inches below normal.

Drought in EASTERN BLACK RANGE FOOTHILLS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The entire zone was in Severe(D2) drought during the month with the far northern areas entering into Extreme(D3) drought on February 19th. The Hillsboro Cooperative Observer reported no precipitation which was 0.54 inches below normal.

Drought in SIERRA COUNTY LAKES, NEW MEXICO
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The zone started out in Severe(D2) drought with the far northern areas entering into Extreme(D3) drought on February 19th. The Truth or Consequences ASOS recorded 0.01 inches of precipitation which was 0.25 inches below normal.

Drought in NORTHERN DONA ANA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-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 February. The Cooperative Observer at Jornada Range reported 0.01 inches of precipitation which was 0.42 inches below normal.

Drought in SOUTHERN DONA ANA COUNTY/MESILLA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-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 through the month of February. The Cooperative Observer at New Mexico State University reported 0.08 inches of precipitation which was 0.32 inches below normal.

Drought in CENTRAL TULAROSA BASIN, NEW MEXICO
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-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 but the far northern portion was put into Extreme(D3) drought on February 19th. The White Sands National Monument Cooperative Observer reported 0.01 inches of precipitation which was 0.37 inches below normal.

Drought in SOUTHERN TULAROSA BASIN, NEW MEXICO
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The northern portions of the zone remained in Severe(D2) drought for the month. No precipitation was reported at the Cooperative Observer in Orogrande which was 0.39 inches below normal.

Drought in WEST SLOPES SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS BELOW 7500 FEET, NEW MEXICO
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-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 with the far northern portions of the zone put into Extreme(D3) drought on February 19th. The Mountain Park Cooperative Observer reported 0.39 inches of precipitation which was 0.70 inches below normal.

Drought in SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 7500 FEET, NEW MEXICO
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The zone started out in Severe(D2) drought, but the far northern portion of the zone was put into Extreme(D3) drought on February 19th. The Cloudcroft Cooperative Observer reported 0.89 inches of precipitation which was 0.86 inches below normal.

Drought in EAST SLOPES SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS BELOW 7500 FEET, NEW MEXICO
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-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 with the far northern portions of the zone being put into Extreme(D3) drought on February 19th.

Drought in OTERO MESA, NEW MEXICO
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-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 February.