Much of southern New Mexico saw drought categories improve from Severe(D2) and Extreme(D3) to Moderate(D1) in July due to good rainfall amounts in late June.

Drought in UPPER GILA RIVER VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-18 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The entire zone went from Extreme(D2) drought to Severe(D2) drought on July 31st.  The Gila Hot Springs Cooperative Observer reported 2.32 inches of precipitation for the month which was 0.89 inches below normal.

Drought in SOUTHERN GILA HIGHLANDS/BLACK RANGE, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-18 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The zone started with Extreme(D3) drought north and Severe(D2) south and on July 31, the northwest portion of the zone was placed into Severe(D2) drought and the remainder of the area into Moderate(D1) drought.

Drought in SOUTHERN GILA FOOTHILLS/MIMBRES VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-18 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The zone started in Severe(D2) drought and improved to Moderate(D1) on July 31. The Silver City airport reported 2.17 inches of precipitation in July.

Drought in SOUTHWEST DESERT/LOWER GILA RIVER VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-18 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The entire zone started in Severe(D2) drought and on July 31 improved to Moderate(D1) drought conditions. The Redrock Cooperative Observer reported 1.29 inches of precipitation which was 1.22 inches below normal.

Drought in LOWLANDS OF THE BOOTHEEL, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-18 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The northwest portion of the zone started the month in Severe(D2) drought and on July 31 was placed into Moderate(D1) drought.  The Animas Cooperative Observer reported 0.41 inches of precipitation which was 1.78 inches below normal.

Drought in UPLANDS OF THE BOOTHEEL, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-18 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The northern half of the zone started July in Severe(D2) drought conditions and improved to Moderate(D1) drought on July 31.

Drought in SOUTHWEST DESERT/MIMBRES BASIN, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-18 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The northern half of the zone started the month in Severe(D2) drought and was improved to Moderate(D1) drought on July 31. The Deming airport reported 1.34 inches of precipitation which was 0.95 inches below normal.

Drought in EASTERN BLACK RANGE FOOTHILLS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-18 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe(D2) drought was in place to start July across the entire zone and on July 31 the entire area was improved to Moderate(D1) drought. The Hillsboro Cooperative Observer reported 1.73 inches of precipitation which was 1.07 inches below normal.

Drought in SIERRA COUNTY LAKES, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-18 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The western half of the zone started the month in Severe(D2) drought and improved on July 31 to Moderate(D1) drought. The Truth or Consequences airport reported 0.61 inches of precipitation which was 1.72 inches below normal.

Drought in CENTRAL TULAROSA BASIN, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-18 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The eastern half of the zone started the month in Severe(D2) drought and improved to Moderate(D1) drought on July 31. The White Sands National Monument Cooperative Observer reported 0.51 inches of precipitation which was 1.87 inches below normal.

Drought in WEST SLOPES SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS BELOW 7500 FEET, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-18 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The entire zone started July in Severe(D2) drought and was placed into Moderate(D1) drought on July 31. The Mountain Park Cooperative Observer reported 1.02 inches of precipitation which was 2.81 inches below normal.

Drought in SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 7500 FEET, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-18 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The entire zone went from Severe(D2) drought to Moderate(D1) drought on July 31.  The Cloudcroft Cooperative Observer reported 4.20 inches of precipitation which was 1.36 inches below normal.

Drought in EAST SLOPES SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS BELOW 7500 FEET, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-18 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The entire zone started the month in Severe(D2) drought and improved to Moderate(D1) on July 31.