Drought conditions across northern and eastern New Mexico continued to deteriorate during the month of July. Moderate to extreme drought worsened to about 94 percent of the state of which about 14 percent across northern and southeast New Mexico was deemed as extreme drought. Monsoon season got off to a slow start during the month of July as an area of high pressure strengthened over the state. Record heat and dry conditions were observed across the area for several days. A more traditional monsoon pattern developed toward mid-July with some areas receiving beneficial rainfall. Northeast New Mexico received above normal rainfall totals during the latter half of the month, and Clayton recorded their 6th wettest July on record with 5.84 of rainfall. Despite the more active pattern, storm tracks did not favor northwest and southeast New Mexico where below normal precipitation totals and worsening drought conditions were observed. Precipitation totals during the month of July generally ranged from two to three inches across southwest and south central New Mexico with one to three inches across central New Mexico and the Rio Grande Valley. Northeast New Mexico received the most amount of rainfall with CoCoRaHS observers in Union County receiving about five to seven inches. Southeast New Mexico and the Four Corners area received the least amount of precipitation with rain totals ranging from one to two inches.

Drought in UNION COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUL-20 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-20 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme drought conditions in June 2020 improved to moderate to severe drought across most of Union County in July thanks to above normal precipitation. Northern portions of the county remained in extreme drought.

Drought in EAST SLOPES SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUL-20 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-20 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe to extreme drought conditions from June 2020 continued in July.

Drought in JOHNSON AND BARTLETT MESAS INCLUDING RATON PASS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUL-20 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-20 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme drought conditions from June 2020 continued across western portions of the area in July. Eastern Colfax County and western Union County improved to severe drought.

Drought in JEMEZ MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUL-20 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-20 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions from June 2020 continued in July.

Drought in SOUTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUL-20 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-20 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions from June 2020 worsened to extreme drought across portions of the southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains in July.

Drought in ESPANOLA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUL-20 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-20 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions from June 2020 continued in July.

Drought in NORTHWEST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUL-20 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-20 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme drought conditions from June 2020 continued in July.

Drought in FAR NORTHWEST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUL-20 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-20 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme drought conditions from June 2020 continued in July.

Drought in HARDING COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUL-20 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-20 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme drought conditions from June 2020 improved to severe drought in July.

Drought in EASTERN SAN MIGUEL COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUL-20 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-20 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions from June 2020 continued in July.

Drought in UPPER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUL-20 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-20 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe to extreme drought conditions from June 2020 continued in July.

Drought in FAR NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUL-20 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-20 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions from June 2020 worsened to extreme drought in July in southern Colfax County.

Drought in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUL-20 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-20 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions from June 2020 continued in July.

Drought in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUL-20 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-20 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme drought conditions from June 2020 improved to severe drought in July.

Drought in NORTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUL-20 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-20 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe to extreme drought conditions from June 2020 worsened in July with all of the northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains in extreme drought.

Drought in TUSAS MOUNTAINS INCLUDING CHAMA, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUL-20 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-20 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme drought conditions from June 2020 continued in July.

Drought in ROOSEVELT COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUL-20 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-20 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions from June 2020 continued in July.

Drought in CHAVES COUNTY PLAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUL-20 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-20 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions from June 2020 worsened in July with extreme drought developing across portions of southern and northern Chaves County.

Drought in GLORIETA MESA INCLUDING GLORIETA PASS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUL-20 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-20 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions developed across the Glorieta Pass area during July 2020. Below normal precipitation amounts set the stage for deteriorating drought conditions.

Drought in GUADALUPE COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUL-20 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-20 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions from June 2020 continued in July.

Drought in DE BACA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUL-20 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-20 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions from June 2020 worsened to extreme drought across central De Baca County in July.

Drought in CURRY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUL-20 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-20 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions from June 2020 continued in July.

Drought in SANDIA/MANZANO MOUNTAINS INCLUDING EDGEWOOD, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUL-20 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-20 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions developed across northern portions of the Sandia/Manzano Mountains during July 2020. Below normal precipitation amounts set the stage for deteriorating drought conditions.

Drought in ESTANCIA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUL-20 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-20 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions developed across central Torrance County during July 2020. Below normal precipitation amounts set the stage for deteriorating drought conditions.

Drought in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUL-20 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-20 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions developed across the Central Highlands during July 2020. Below normal precipitation amounts set the stage for deteriorating drought conditions.

Drought in NORTHWEST PLATEAU, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUL-20 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-20 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe to extreme drought conditions from June 2020 continued in July.

Drought in SANTA FE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUL-20 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-20 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions developed across southern Santa Fe County during July 2020. Below normal precipitation amounts set the stage for deteriorating drought conditions.

Drought in WEST CENTRAL PLATEAU, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUL-20 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-20 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions from June 2020 continued in July.