January 2014 was exceptionally dry and needless to say much drier than normal while temperatures were near to above normal.   Average statewide precipitation during the month was a dismal 0.03 inches, which was the driest January on record.  Drought conditions steadily worsened as the month progressed.   Nearly half (48%) of the state was classified in severe or worse (D2-D4) drought at the end of the month,  roughly a 15 percent increase from the beginning of the year.

Drought in RATON RIDGE/JOHNSON MESA, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-14 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in NORTHWEST PLATEAU, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-14 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in CHUSKA MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-14 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in FAR NORTHWEST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-14 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in NORTHWEST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-14 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in WEST CENTRAL PLATEAU, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-14 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in WEST CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-14 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-14 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in JEMEZ MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-14 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in WEST SLOPES OF THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-14 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in SOUTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 9500 FEET, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-14 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in UPPER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-14 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in EAST SLOPES OF THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-14 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in LOWER CHAMA RIVER VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-14 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in SANTA FE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-14 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in ALBUQUERQUE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-14 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in SANDIA/MANZANO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-14 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in ESTANCIA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-14 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-14 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in SOUTH CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-14 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in UPPER TULAROSA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-14 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-14 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in FAR NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-14 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-14 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in UNION COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-14 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in HARDING COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-14 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in EASTERN SAN MIGUEL COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-14 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in GUADALUPE COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-14 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-14 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in CURRY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-14 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in ROOSEVELT COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-14 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in DE BACA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-14 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in CHAVES COUNTY PLAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-14 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in EASTERN LINCOLN COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-14 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency