Significant rain fell across most of Southwest and South-Central New Mexico in the month of July as the monsoon season went into full effect. Many parts of Southwest New Mexico into the Gila region received over an inch more rain than average for the month. All areas were brought down to Extreme(D3) or better drought conditions after most areas were in Exceptional(D4) drought earlier in the year.

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

The zone transitioned from Exceptional(D4) to Extreme(D3) drought on July 30th. The Cloudcroft Cooperative Observer reported 6.50 inches of rain which was 0.51 inches above normal.

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

The entire zone went from Exceptional(D4) to Extreme(D3) drought on July 30th. The Mountain Park Cooperative Observer reported 4.46 inches of rain which was 0.93 inches above normal.

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

The month started out with the entire zone in Exceptional(D4) drought, but by the end of the month it was in Extreme(D3) drought.

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

THe month started out with the far northern areas in Exceptional(D4) drought while the far south was in Severe(D2) drought. The far northern areas transitioned to Extreme(D3) drought conditions while the far south was down to Abnormally Dry(D0) conditions.

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

The entire zone transitioned from Extreme(D3) drought to Severe(D2) drought on July 23rd. Gila Hot Springs reported 3.75 inches of rain which was 1.10 inches above normal.

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

Extreme(D3) drought continued through July 23rd when it was downgraded to Severe(D2) drought.

Drought in SOUTHERN GILA FOOTHILLS/MIMBRES VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUL-13 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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 for the entire month. The Faywood Cooperative Observer reported 3.83 inches of rain which was 1.13 inches above normal.

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

The zone transitioned from Extreme(D3) to Severe(D2) drought on July 23rd. The Cooperative Observer in Redrock reported 3.92 inches of rain which was 1.42 inches above normal.

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

The zone was downgraded from Extreme(D3) drought to Severe(D2) drought on July 23rd. The Antelope Wells Cooperative Observer reported 5.14 inches of rain which was 2.12 inches above normal.

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

The entire zone went from Extreme(D3) to Severe(D2) drought on July 23rd.

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

The northeast corner of the zone started in Exceptional(D4) drought while the remainder of the area started in Extreme(D3) drought. By the end of the month, the far northeast corner of the zone was in Extreme(D3) drought and the remainder of the area was in Severe(D2) drought. The Deming ASOS reported 3.26 inches of rainfall which was 1.07 inches above normal.

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

The entire zone started out in Exceptional(D4) drought but by late July the zone was in Extreme(D3) drought. The Truth or Consequences Airport reported 3.55 inches of rain which was 1.42 inches above normal.

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

The zone went from Extreme(D3) to Severe(D2) drought on July 23rd. The Winston Cooperative Observer reported 4.38 inches of rainfall which was 1.49 inches above normal.

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

The zone transitioned from Exceptional(D4) to Extreme(D3) drought on July 30th. The Jornada Range Cooperative Observer reported 3.02 inches of rain which was 0.83 inches above normal.

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

Exceptional(D4) drought was occurring across the northern half of the zone while Extreme(D3) drought was over the southern half to start the month. On July 30th the northern half was in Extreme(D3) drought while the far southern portion of the zone was in Moderate(D1) drought. The Cooperative Observer at New Mexico State University reported 1.36 inches of rain which was 0.17 inches below normal.

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

The entire zone transitioned from Exceptional(D4) to Extreme(D3) drought on July 30th. The White Sands National Monument Cooperative Observer reported 2.81 inches of rain which was 1.29 inches above normal.

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

The month started out with Exceptional(D4) drought over the north down to Severe(D2) drought over the far south. On July 30th, the far northern zreas were in Extreme(D3) drought while the far south was in Abnormally Dry(D0) drought. The Orogrande Cooperative Observer reported 1.59 inches of rain which was 0.50 inches below normal.