Widespread severe to extreme drought conditions at the end of May 2018 continued through June 2018. Severe drought conditions held steady at nearly 86 percent of the state, of which nearly 60 percent was deemed extreme drought or worse. Exceptional drought also held steady at 18 percent of New Mexico. The frequency of showers and thunderstorms with heavy rainfall increased across the state during June, especially across the eastern plains. A strong back door frontal boundary that shifted all the way to the Continental Divide at the beginning of June produced a bought of severe weather with pockets of heavy rainfall across central and western New Mexico. Several back door frontal intrusions into eastern New Mexico through the month produced several days of severe weather with locally heavy rainfall. The remnants of Hurricane Bud moved northeast across the state during the middle of June. This tropical system brought widespread beneficial rainfall to much of central and eastern New Mexico. Further improvements were made to drought conditions along the Texas border and southern portions of the state. Periodic red flag conditions continued to impact parts of New Mexico during June 2018 which aided several new fire starts. The Buzzard Fire in western Catron County grew to 50,000 acres through June. The Ute Park fire in Colfax County grew to over 30,000 acres in just two days in early June. Nearly the entire state was in stage two fire restrictions and several national forests and state lands were closed in June. The Animas River at Farmington recorded the lowest flow on record for late June dating back to 1990.

Drought in WEST CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-18 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-18 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme drought conditions from May continued through June 2018. New Mexico Tribal Lands were closed during June 2018.

Drought in SOUTHWEST MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-18 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-18 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme drought conditions from May continued through June 2018.

Drought in WEST CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-18 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-18 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme drought conditions from May continued through June 2018. New Mexico Tribal Lands were closed during June 2018.

Drought in SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-18 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-18 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Exceptional drought conditions from May continued through June 2018. The Carson National Forest was closed during June 2018.

Drought in JEMEZ MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-18 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-18 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Exceptional drought conditions from May continued through June 2018 with more wildfires in the area. The Santa Fe National Forest remained closed through the month.

Drought in NORTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 9500 FEET/RED RIVER, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-18 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-18 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Exceptional drought conditions from May continued through June 2018. The Carson National Forest was closed during June 2018.

Drought in WEST SLOPES OF THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-18 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-18 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Exceptional drought conditions from May continued through June 2018. The Carson National Forest was closed during June 2018.

Drought in SOUTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 9500 FEET, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-18 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-18 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Exceptional drought conditions from May continued through June 2018. The Santa Fe National Forest remain closed during June 2018.

Drought in EAST SLOPES OF THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-18 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-18 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Exceptional drought conditions from May continued through June 2018. A large wildfire started near Ute Park late on May 31st and quickly grew to over 30,000 acres in just two days. Multiple structures on the Philmont Scout Ranch were lost. The Carson National Forest was closed during June and the Santa Fe National Forest remain closed through the month. Several other small wildfires impacted the area in June.

Drought in UPPER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-18 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-18 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Exceptional drought conditions from May continued through June 2018. The Carson National Forest was closed during June 2018.

Drought in LOWER CHAMA RIVER VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-18 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-18 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Exceptional drought conditions from May continued through June 2018.

Drought in SANDIA/MANZANO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-18 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-18 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme drought conditions from May continued through June 2018. The Cibola National Forest was closed during June 2018.

Drought in ALBUQUERQUE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-18 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-18 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme drought conditions from May continued through June 2018. New Mexico Tribal Lands were closed during June 2018. Several small wildfires broke out in the Bosque.

Drought in LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-18 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-18 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme drought conditions from May improved to severe drought at the end of June 2018. New Mexico Tribal Lands were closed during June 2018.

Drought in RATON RIDGE/JOHNSON MESA, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-18 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-18 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Exceptional drought conditions from May continued through June 2018.

Drought in FAR NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-18 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-18 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Exceptional drought conditions from May continued through June 2018.

Drought in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-18 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-18 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Exceptional drought conditions from May continued through June 2018.

Drought in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-18 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-18 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme drought conditions from May continued through June 2018.

Drought in ESTANCIA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-18 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-18 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme drought conditions from May continued through June 2018.

Drought in HARDING COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-18 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-18 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme drought conditions from May continued through June 2018 for much of the county.

Drought in EASTERN SAN MIGUEL COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-18 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-18 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme drought conditions from May continued through June 2018.

Drought in WEST CENTRAL PLATEAU, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-18 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-18 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Exceptional drought conditions from May continued through June 2018 for areas around Gallup.

Drought in GUADALUPE COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-18 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-18 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme drought conditions from May continued through June 2018.

Drought in ROOSEVELT COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-18 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-18 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme drought conditions from May continued through June 2018.

Drought in CURRY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-18 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-18 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme drought conditions from May continued to improve and advance westward through June 2018.

Drought in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-18 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-18 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme drought conditions from May continued to improve and advance westward through June 2018.

Drought in SANTA FE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-18 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-18 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme drought conditions from May continued through June 2018.

Drought in UPPER TULAROSA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-18 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-18 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions from May continued through June 2018.

Drought in UNION COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-18 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-18 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Exceptional drought conditions from May continued through June 2018 for much of Union County. Slight improvements were made to drought conditions across southeastern parts of the county through June 2018.

Drought in SAN FRANCISCO RIVER VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-18 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-18 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme drought conditions from May continued through June 2018.

Drought in DE BACA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-18 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-18 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme drought conditions from May continued through June 2018.

Drought in SOUTH CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-18 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-18 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme drought conditions from May continued through June 2018 for parts of the area.

Drought in NORTHWEST PLATEAU, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-18 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-18 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Exceptional drought conditions from May continued through June 2018.

Drought in FAR NORTHWEST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-18 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-18 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Exceptional drought conditions from May continued through June 2018.

Drought in CHAVES COUNTY PLAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-18 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-18 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme drought conditions from May continued through June 2018.

Drought in EASTERN LINCOLN COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-18 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-18 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme drought conditions from May continued through June 2018.

Drought in CHUSKA MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-18 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-18 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Exceptional drought conditions from May continued through June 2018.

Drought in NORTHWEST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-18 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-18 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Exceptional drought conditions from May continued through June 2018.

Drought in SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-18 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-18 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme drought conditions from May improved to severe drought through June 2018.

Drought in SOUTHWEST CHAVES COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-18 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-18 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions from May continued through June 2018.