Near average precipitation occurred in the month of March, but the prolonged period of below normal amounts led to an increase in drought coverage and intensity.

Drought in UPPER GILA RIVER VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAR-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-14 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 March. The Cooperative Observer at Gila Hot Springs reported 0.83 inches of precipitation which was 0.05 inches above normal.

Drought in SOUTHERN GILA HIGHLANDS/BLACK RANGE, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAR-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-14 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 Severe(D2) drought while the east was in Moderate(D1).

Drought in SOUTHERN GILA FOOTHILLS/MIMBRES VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAR-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-14 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.

Drought in SOUTHWEST DESERT/LOWER GILA RIVER VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAR-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-14 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 March. The Redrock Cooperative Observer reported 0.86 inches of precipitation which was 0.19 inches above normal.

Drought in LOWLANDS OF THE BOOTHEEL, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAR-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-14 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. On March 4th, the eastern half of the zone was put into Extreme(D3) drought. The Animas Cooperative Observer reported 0.60 inches of precipitation which was 0.12 inches above normal.

Drought in UPLANDS OF THE BOOTHEEL, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAR-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-14 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 March.

Drought in SOUTHWEST DESERT/MIMBRES BASIN, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAR-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

All areas started out in Severe(D2) drought, but on March 4th, the southern half of the zone was put into Extreme(D3) drought. The Deming ASOS reported 0.37 inches of precipitation which was 0.10 inches above normal.

Drought in NORTHERN DONA ANA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAR-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The southern half of the zone was in Severe(D2) drought through the month while the northern half was in Moderate(D1). The Jornada Range Cooperative Observer reported 0.34 inches of precipitation which was 0.05 inches above normal.

Drought in SOUTHERN DONA ANA COUNTY/MESILLA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAR-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe(D2) drought persisted for all areas of the zone except the far southeast where Moderate(D1) drought remained. The Cooperative Observer at New Mexico State University reported 0.33 inches of precipitation which was 0.03 inches above normal.

Drought in CENTRAL TULAROSA BASIN, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAR-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe(D2) drought continued over the eastern half of the zone while Moderate(D1) drought remained over the west. The Cooperative Observer at the White Sands National Monument reported 0.27 inches of precipitation which was 0.01 inches below normal.

Drought in SOUTHERN TULAROSA BASIN, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAR-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe(D2) drought continued over the northern half of the zone while the southern half was in Moderate(D1) drought during the month. The Cooperative Observer at Orogrande reported 0.24 inches of precipitation which was 0.11 inches below normal.

Drought in WEST SLOPES SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS BELOW 7500 FEET, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAR-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-14 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 southern half of the zone put into Extreme(D3) drought on March 25th. The Mountain Park Cooperative Observer reported 1.08 inches which was 0.13 inches above normal.

Drought in SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 7500 FEET, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAR-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-14 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 to start the month, and on March 25th, the southern half of the zone was put into Extreme(D3) drought. The Cloudcroft Cooperative Observer reported 1.94 inches of precipitation which was 0.57 inches above normal.

Drought in EAST SLOPES SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS BELOW 7500 FEET, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAR-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The zone started in Severe(D2) drought and was moved into Extreme(D3) drought on March 25th.

Drought in OTERO MESA, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAR-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The northern half of the zone remained in Severe(D2) drought and the southern half remained in Moderate(D1) drought.