Some improvement in drought conditions was noted across much of Sierra County in July, but conditions worsened over Hidalgo, Grant and Dona Ana Counties. Precipitation varied greatly across the area with some locations receiving over 200% of normal while others areas were slightly below normal.

Drought in UPPER GILA RIVER VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUL-14 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe(D2) drought conditions remained in place across the entire zone. The Cooperative Observer at Gila Hot Springs reported 4.30 inches of precipitation which was 1.50 inches above normal.

Drought in SOUTHERN GILA HIGHLANDS/BLACK RANGE, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUL-14 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The month started with Extreme(D3) drought conditions over the west and Severe(D2) drought over the east, but on July 29th, the far eastern areas were put into Moderate(D1) drought.

Drought in SOUTHERN GILA FOOTHILLS/MIMBRES VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUL-14 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme(D3) drought continued over the far western portions of the zone, while the remainder of the area was in Severe(D2) drought.

Drought in LOWLANDS OF THE BOOTHEEL, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUL-14 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme(D3) drought continued for all but the far southeast portion of the zone which was in Severe(D2) drought. The Antelope Wells Cooperative Observer reported 4.86 inches of precipitation which was 1.73 inches above normal.

Drought in UPLANDS OF THE BOOTHEEL, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUL-14 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme(D3) drought was reported over the eastern half of the zone while the west was in Severe(D2) drought.

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

Extreme(D3) drought conditions were reported across the zone except in the far north where Severe(D2) drought continued. The Deming ASOS reported 1.97 inches of precipitation which was 0.16 inches above normal.

Drought in EASTERN BLACK RANGE FOOTHILLS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUL-14 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The entire zone started in Severe(D2) drought and on July 29th, all of the areas except the far south were put into Moderate(D1) drought. The Hillsboro Cooperative Observer reported 2.03 inches of precipitation which was 0.27 inches below normal.

Drought in SIERRA COUNTY LAKES, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUL-14 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The entire zone started in Severe(D2) drought, but on July 29th, all areas except for the far south improved to Moderate(D1) drought. The Truth or Consequences ASOS reported 1.98 inches of precipitation which was 0.30 inches above normal.

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

Extreme(D3) drought was reported for the entire zone except the far north where Severe(D2) drought was noted. The Jornada Range Cooperative Observer reported 1.89 inches of precipitation which was only 0.02 inches below normal.

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

The zone started with Extreme(D3) drought over the south and Severe(D2) drought across the northern half. On July 29th, the northwest portion of the zone was put into Moderate(D1) drought and the remainder was put into Severe(D2) drought. The White Sands National Monument Cooperative Observer reported 0.94 inches of precipitation which was 0.42 inches below normal.

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

The entire zone was in Extreme(D3) drought except the far southeast which was in Severe(D2) drought. The Cooperative Observer at New Mexico State University reported 1.07 inches of precipitation which was 0.45 inches below normal.

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

Extreme(D3) to Severe(D2) drought remained in place across the entire zone through the month of July. The Orogrande Cooperative Observer reported 6.63 inches of precipitation which was 4.80 inches above normal.

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

The entire zone started out in Extreme(D3) drought and was put into Severe(D2) drought on July 15th. The Mountain Park Cooperative Observer reported 5.47 inches of precipitation which was 1.94 inches above normal.

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

The zone started out in Extreme(D3) drought and on July 22nd, the entire zone was put into Severe(D2) drought. The Cloudcroft Cooperative Observer reported 6.46 inches of precipitation which was 0.35 inches above normal.

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

The entire zone went from Extreme(D3) drought to Severe(D2) drought on July 22nd.

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

Extreme(D3) drought was in place over the northern half of the zone and Severe(D2) drought across the southern half to start the month.  On July 29th, only the far northeast was in Extreme(D3) drought with the remainder of the area in Severe(D2) drought.

Drought in SOUTHWEST DESERT/LOWER GILA RIVER VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUL-14 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme(D3) drought conditions remained in place across the entire zone during the month of July. The Redrock Cooperative Observer reported 2.22 inches of precipitation which was 0.25 inches below normal.