Another very dry month across southern New Mexico lead to some areas going from Severe(D2) drought  conditions to Extreme(D3) drought. Most locations outside of the Sacramento Mountains received no precipitation during the month.

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

After starting the month with the northern third of the zone in Severe(D2) drought, the entire zone was placed into Severe drought on May 15th.

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

The northern third of the zone started out the month in Severe(D2) drought and on May 15th, the entire zone was put into Severe drought. The Cloudcroft Cooperative Observer received 0.33 inches of which was 1.03 inches below normal.

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

The entire zone went from Severe(D2) drought to Extreme(D3) drought on May 29th.  The Gila Hot Springs Cooperative Observer reported only a trace of precipitation which was 0.62 inches below normal.

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

The entire zone started the month in Extreme(D2) drought and the northern half was put into Severe(D3) drought on May 29th.

Drought in SOUTHERN GILA FOOTHILLS/MIMBRES VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-18 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-18 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

All areas of the zone except the far southeast corner were in Severe(D2) drought conditions through the entire month. The Silver City Airport received no precipitation during the month.

Drought in SOUTHWEST DESERT/LOWER GILA RIVER VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-18 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-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 May.  The Cooperative Observer in Redrock received no precipitation which was 0.47 inches below normal.

Drought in LOWLANDS OF THE BOOTHEEL, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-18 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-18 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The northwestern half of the zone remained in Severe(D2) drought during the month. The Animas Cooperative Observer received no precipitation which was 0.24 inches below normal.

Drought in EASTERN BLACK RANGE FOOTHILLS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-18 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-18 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The zone remained in Severe(D2) drought during the entire month.  The Hillsboro Cooperative Observer reported a trace of precipitation which was 0.75 inches below normal.

Drought in SIERRA COUNTY LAKES, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-18 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-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 May. The Truth or Consequences Airport received only a trace of precipitation which was 0.57 inches below normal.

Drought in CENTRAL TULAROSA BASIN, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-18 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-18 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The northern three-fourths of the zone started in Severe(D2) drought and the entire zone was placed into it on May 15. The White Sands Missile Range received no precipitation which was 0.46 inches below normal.

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

The entire zone was placed into Severe(D2) drought after starting the month with just the northern third in Severe drought. The Cooperative Observer in Elk received just 0.02 inches of precipitation which was 1.08 inches below normal.