Above normal rainfall across all of southern New Mexico lead to improvements in drought conditions for many areas. By September 23rd, all locations in these zones were in Moderate(D1) drought or better.

Drought in SOUTHERN GILA FOOTHILLS/MIMBRES VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-14 00:00:00 to 23-SEP-14 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The month of September started out with the southern portions of the zone in Severe(D2) drought gradually decreasing to Abnormally Dry(D0) conditions for the north. On September 23rd, the southern areas were put into Moderate(D1) drought.

Drought in SOUTHWEST DESERT/MIMBRES BASIN, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-14 00:00:00 to 23-SEP-14 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The month started with Severe(D2) drought across the entire zone, but on September 23rd, the entire zone was put into Moderate(D1) drought. The Deming Airport reported 4.83 inches of precipitation which was 3.53 inches above normal.

Drought in SIERRA COUNTY LAKES, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-14 00:00:00 to 23-SEP-14 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe(D2) drought was reported over the far southern areas of the zone to start the month with Moderate(D1) drought or better for the remainder of the area. On September 23rd, all areas were put into Moderate(D1) drought or Abnormally Dry(D0) conditions. The Truth or Consequences Airport reported 3.98 inches of precipitation which was 2.41 inches above normal.

Drought in NORTHERN DONA ANA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-14 00:00:00 to 23-SEP-14 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The entire zone started out the month in Severe(D2) drought. On September 23rd, the zone was put into Moderate(D1) drought. The Cooperative Observer at the Jornada Range reported 2.50 inches of precipitation which was 1.08 inches above normal.

Drought in SOUTHERN DONA ANA COUNTY/MESILLA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-14 00:00:00 to 23-SEP-14 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The entire zone went from Severe(D2) drought to start the month to Moderate(D1) drought on September 23rd. The New Mexico State University Cooperative Observer reported 3.23 inches of precipitation which was 1.92 inches above normal.

Drought in CENTRAL TULAROSA BASIN, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-14 00:00:00 to 23-SEP-14 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The southern half of the zone started the month in Severe(D2) drought but on September 23rd was put into Moderate(D1) drought. The White Sands National Monument Cooperative Observer reported 3.82 inches of precipitation which was 2.50 inches above normal.

Drought in OTERO MESA, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-14 00:00:00 to 23-SEP-14 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The entire zone started out in Severe(D2) drought and was put into Moderate(D1) drought on September 23rd.

Drought in SOUTHERN TULAROSA BASIN, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-14 00:00:00 to 23-SEP-14 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe(D2) drought was reported for all areas except the far south at the beginning of the month. On September 23rd, all areas were put into Moderate(D1) drought or Abnormally Dry(D0) conditions. The Orogrande Cooperative Observer reported 4.69 inches of precipitation which was 3.19 inches above normal.