Most locations across southern New Mexico received above average precipitation which helped to lessen drought conditions for a small portion of the area while most locations saw little to no change.

Drought in LOWLANDS OF THE BOOTHEEL, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-18 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-18 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The northwest half of the zone remained in Severe(D2) drought during the month.  The Animas Cooperative Observer reported 1.03 inches of precipitation which was 0.47 inches above normal.

Drought in UPPER GILA RIVER VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-18 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-18 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme(D3) drought conditions continued across the entire zone.  The Cooperative Observer at Gila Hot Springs received 1.04 inches of rain which was 0.27 inches above normal.

Drought in SOUTHERN GILA HIGHLANDS/BLACK RANGE, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-18 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-18 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 Extreme(D3) drought while the southern half remained in Severe(D2) drought conditions.

Drought in SOUTHERN GILA FOOTHILLS/MIMBRES VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-18 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-18 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe(D2) drought remained in place over the zone through the month of June.  The Silver City airport received 0.96 inches of rain through the month.

Drought in SOUTHWEST DESERT/LOWER GILA RIVER VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-18 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-18 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 June.  The Redrock Cooperative  Observer received 0.51 inches of rain which was 0.06 inches above normal.

Drought in UPLANDS OF THE BOOTHEEL, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-18 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-18 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 through the month.

Drought in EASTERN BLACK RANGE FOOTHILLS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-18 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-18 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. The Hillsboro Cooperative Observer reported 0.91 inches of precipitation which was 0.04 inches above normal.

Drought in SIERRA COUNTY LAKES, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-18 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-18 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The zone started with Severe(D2) drought conditions across the entire area, but on June 26, the eastern half was put into Moderate(D1) drought. The Truth or Consequences airport received 0.93 inches of rain which was 0.09 inches above normal.

Drought in CENTRAL TULAROSA BASIN, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-18 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-18 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe(D2) drought was across the entire zone to start the month and on June 26th, the western half was placed into Moderate(D1) drought. The White Sands National Monument reported 0.74 inches of precipitation which was 0.22 inches below normal.

Drought in WEST SLOPES SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS BELOW 7500 FEET, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-18 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-18 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 conditions in June.  The Mountain Park Cooperative Observer reported 2.27 inches of precipitation which was 1.08 inches above normal.  Two inches of that rain fell in one day on June 15th.

Drought in SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 7500 FEET, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-18 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-18 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe(D2) drought conditions remained in place through the month of June.  The Cloudcroft Cooperative Observer reported 2.60 inches of precipitation which was 0.08 inches above normal.

Drought in EAST SLOPES SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS BELOW 7500 FEET, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-18 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-18 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 June.