Moderate to severe drought conditions across portions of western and central New Mexico at the end of February 2019 improved significantly in March. Severe drought conditions improved to 16 percent of the state, of which 0 percent was deemed extreme drought or worse. Precipitation amounts for March 2019 ranged from around half an inch to an inch across the east to two to four inches for parts of northern and northwest New Mexico. The state saw above average precipitation for the month of March as several storm systems brought rain and snow to portions of northern and central New Mexico.

Drought in WEST CENTRAL PLATEAU, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAR-19 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-19 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions from February 2019 for areas around Gallup improved to moderate drought in March.

Drought in NORTHWEST PLATEAU, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAR-19 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-19 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme to exceptional drought conditions from February 2019 improved to severe drought in March.

Drought in FAR NORTHWEST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAR-19 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-19 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme to exceptional drought conditions from February 2019 improved to severe drought in March.

Drought in CHUSKA MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAR-19 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-19 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions from February 2019 continued through March. Far western portions of the area improved to moderate drought.

Drought in NORTHWEST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAR-19 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-19 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme drought conditions from February 2019 improved to severe drought in March.

Drought in WEST CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAR-19 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-19 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions from February 2019 continued for northern portions of the area through March. Southern portions of the area improved to moderate drought in March.

Drought in SOUTHWEST MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAR-19 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-19 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions from February 2019 improved to moderate drought for most of the area in March. Central Catron County remained in severe drought in March.

Drought in WEST CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAR-19 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-19 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions from February 2019 improved to moderate drought in March except in north central Cibola County where severe drought continued.

Drought in SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAR-19 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-19 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme drought conditions from February 2019 improved to severe drought in March.

Drought in JEMEZ MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAR-19 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-19 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe to extreme drought conditions from February 2019 improved in March. South central Rio Arriba County improved to severe drought, and eastern Sandoval County improved to moderate drought in March.

Drought in NORTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 9500 FEET/RED RIVER, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAR-19 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-19 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme drought conditions from February 2019 improved to moderate drought in March.

Drought in WEST SLOPES OF THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAR-19 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-19 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme drought conditions from February 2019 improved to moderate to severe drought in March.

Drought in SOUTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 9500 FEET, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAR-19 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-19 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme drought conditions from February 2019 improved to severe drought in March.

Drought in EAST SLOPES OF THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAR-19 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-19 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe to extreme drought conditions from February 2019 improved to moderate drought in March.

Drought in UPPER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAR-19 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-19 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme drought conditions from February 2019 improved to moderate drought in March.

Drought in LOWER CHAMA RIVER VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAR-19 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-19 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme drought conditions from February 2019 improved to severe drought in March.

Drought in RATON RIDGE/JOHNSON MESA, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAR-19 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-19 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions from February 2019 improved to moderate drought in March.

Drought in FAR NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAR-19 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-19 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions from February 2019 improved to moderate drought in March.

Drought in SANTA FE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAR-19 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-19 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions from February 2019 improved to moderate drought in March.

Drought in SOUTHWEST CHAVES COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAR-19 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-19 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions from February 2019 continued in March.