Pockets of near to above normal rainfall were observed over southern, western and northeast New Mexico, but a majority of the state experienced below normal precipitation.  Widespread wetting rain fell over central and especially western New Mexico from the 8th through 10th associated with the remnants of a tropical cyclone with another precipitation-producing system the 12th to 13th, including a dusting of snow on the high peaks of the northern mountains.  Another active and moderately wet period occurred from the 18th through 22nd followed by an overall dry period the remainder of the month.   As a result,  there was very little change in drought status during the month though extreme drought across the northwest corner of the state decreased slightly to less than 3 percent.  Approximately 30 percent of the state was classified in severe drought or worse,  primarily the northern and western halves.  The southeast quarter of New Mexico to include much of Lincoln, Chaves, Eddy and Lea counties were classified as abnormally dry if not better.

Drought in UNION COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-OCT-14 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

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

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

Drought in HARDING COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-OCT-14 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

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

Drought in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-OCT-14 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in CHUSKA MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-OCT-14 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

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

Drought in GUADALUPE COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-OCT-14 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-OCT-14 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in NORTHWEST PLATEAU, NEW MEXICO
From 01-OCT-14 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in NORTHWEST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-OCT-14 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

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

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

Drought in WEST CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-OCT-14 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in SOUTHWEST MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-OCT-14 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in SAN FRANCISCO RIVER VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-OCT-14 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

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

Drought in JEMEZ MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-OCT-14 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

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