Most areas received near to above average precipitation during the month of August. The month started out with a large area in Extreme(D3) drought, but by the end of the month, just a small area in Hidalgo and Grant Counties had some areas of Extreme(D3) drought.

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

The beginning of the month started with Extreme(D3) drought everywhere except the southeast where Severe(D2) drought was observed. By the end of the month, the northwestern portion of the zone was put into Severe(D2) drought with no change elsewhere. The Antelope Wells Cooperative Observer reported 2.22 inches of rain which was 0.35 inches below normal.

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

The month started with Extreme(D3) drought for all areas except the far north where it was Severe(D2). By the end of the month, the entire zone was in Severe(D2) drought. The Deming Airport reported 1.01 inches of rain which was .58 inches below normal.

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

The southern half of the zone started the month in Severe(D2) drought and Moderate(D1) drought north. Only the far southern portions of the zone remained in Severe(D2) drought at the end of the month with the remainder of the areas in Abnormally Dry(D0) or Moderate(D1) drought.  The Truth or Consequences Airport received 1.85 inches of precipitation which was 0.24 inches above normal.

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

Besides the northwest corner of the zone which was in Moderate(D1) drought, the remainder of the zone started August in Severe(D2) drought. On August 5th, the southern half of the zone remained in Severe(D2) drought which gradually improved northward to Abnormally Dry(D0) drought. The White Sands Missile Range Cooperative Observer reported 2.31 inches of rain which was 0.56 inches above normal.

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

The month started with Extreme(D3) drought far west and Severe(D2) drought the remainder of the area. On August 5th, all areas were put into Severe(D2) drought except the far south which improved to Moderate(D1) drought. The Cooperative Observer at Orogrande reported 2.90 inches of precipitation which was 0.92 inches above normal.

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

The month of August started with Extreme(D3) drought northeast and Severe(D2) drought for the remainder of the zone. By the end of the month conditions improved with all areas in Severe(D2) drought except the far south where it was in Moderate(D1) drought.

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

The month began with Extreme(D3) drought over all but the far north where Severe(D2) drought was noted. on August 5th, the entire zone was in Severe(D2) drought. The Jornada Range Cooperative Observer reported 2.24 inches of precipitation which was 0.28 inches above normal.

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

Extreme(D3) drought was observed for all areas except the far southeast where Severe(D2) drought was noted. On August 5th, the entire zone was put into Severe(D2) drought. The New Mexico State University Cooperative Observer reported 2.11 inches of precipitation which was 0.24 inches above normal.

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

The entire zone remained in Severe(D2) drought through the entire month. The Cooperative Observer at Gila Hot Springs received 3.27 inches of precipitation which was 0.25 inches above normal.

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

The month started with western areas in Extreme(D3) drought and Severe(D2) drought east. On August 12th, the west was put into Severe(D2) and gradually decreasing east into Abnormally Dry(D0) drought.

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

The month started with Extreme(D3) drought out west and Severe(D2) drought east. By the end of the month, southern portions of the zone were in Severe(D2) and the north in Abnormally Dry(D0) drought.

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

The entire zone started in Extreme(D3) drought and by the end of the month, only the southeast portion was still in Severe(D3) drought and the remainder of the zone was in Severe(D2) drought.

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

Extreme(D3) drought east and Severe(D2) drought west remained in place through the entire month.