Another very dry month across southwest New Mexico led to some areas which had recently been brought out of D3(Extreme) and D4(Exceptional) drought back into D3(Extreme) drought.

Drought in NORTHERN DONA ANA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-NOV-21 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-21 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The western half of the zone remained in Severe(D2) drought while the east stayed in Moderate(D1) drought.

Drought in UPPER GILA RIVER VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-NOV-21 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-21 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 November. The Buckhorn Cooperative Observer reported 0.06 inches of precipitation which was 0.78 inches below normal.

Drought in SOUTHERN GILA HIGHLANDS/BLACK RANGE, NEW MEXICO
From 01-NOV-21 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-21 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe(D2) drought conditions remained across the area through the month.  The Gila Hot Springs Cooperative Observer reported 0.21 inches of precipitation which was 0.82 inches below normal.

Drought in SOUTHERN GILA FOOTHILLS/MIMBRES VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-NOV-21 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-21 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 conditions through November.

Drought in SOUTHWEST DESERT/LOWER GILA RIVER VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-NOV-21 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-21 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe(D2) drought conditions continued through the entire month. The White Signal Cooperative Observer reported just a trace of precipitation which was 1 inch below normal.

Drought in LOWLANDS OF THE BOOTHEEL, NEW MEXICO
From 01-NOV-21 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-21 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

All areas of the zone remained in Severe(D2) drought except the far southeast which was in Moderate(D1) drought. The Cooperative Observer at Antelope Wells received 0.40 inches of precipitation which was 0.41 inches below normal.

Drought in SOUTHWEST DESERT/MIMBRES BASIN, NEW MEXICO
From 01-NOV-21 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-21 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 conditions through the month.  The Deming Airport reported 0.05 inches which was 0.45 inches below normal.

Drought in UPLANDS OF THE BOOTHEEL, NEW MEXICO
From 01-NOV-21 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-21 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe(D2) drought remained in place through the month of November.

Drought in EASTERN BLACK RANGE FOOTHILLS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-NOV-21 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-21 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The month started with the entire zone in Severe(D2) drought, but by the end of the month, all areas except the far north were placed in Extreme(D3) drought. The Hillsboro Cooperative Observer reported 0.01 inches of precipitation which was 0.73 inches below normal.

Drought in SIERRA COUNTY LAKES, NEW MEXICO
From 01-NOV-21 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-21 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The month started with Severe(D2) drought over the west and Moderate(D1) drought across the east.  By the end of the month, the far west was in Extreme(D3) drought and the remainder of the area was in Severe(D2) drought. The Truth or Consequences Airport reported just a trace of precipitation which was 0.51 inches below normal.