December had below normal precipitation again across southwestern New Mexico which kept the area in Severe(D2) to Extreme(D3) drought conditions.

Drought in UPPER GILA RIVER VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-DEC-21 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-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 though December.  The Cooperative Observer at Buckhorn received 0.82 inches of precipitation which was 0.47 inches below normal.

Drought in SOUTHERN GILA HIGHLANDS/BLACK RANGE, NEW MEXICO
From 01-DEC-21 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-21 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe(D2) drought continued through the month across the entire zone. The Gila Hot Springs Cooperative Observer reported 0.81 inches of precipitation which was 0.36 inches below normal.

Drought in SOUTHERN GILA FOOTHILLS/MIMBRES VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-DEC-21 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-21 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe(D2) drought continued through December across the entire zone.

Drought in SOUTHWEST DESERT/LOWER GILA RIVER VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-DEC-21 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-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 December.  The White Signal Cooperative Observer reported 1.08 inches of precipitation which was 0.42 inches below normal.

Drought in LOWLANDS OF THE BOOTHEEL, NEW MEXICO
From 01-DEC-21 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-21 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe(D2) drought continued across the zone except for the far southeast where it remained in Moderate(D1) drought conditions. The Antelope Wells Cooperative Observer reported 0.85 inches of precipitation which was 0.21 inches below normal.

Drought in UPLANDS OF THE BOOTHEEL, NEW MEXICO
From 01-DEC-21 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-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.

Drought in SOUTHWEST DESERT/MIMBRES BASIN, NEW MEXICO
From 01-DEC-21 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-21 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe(D2) drought continued through the month. The Deming Airport recorded 0.45 inches of precipitation which was 0.27 inches below normal.

Drought in EASTERN BLACK RANGE FOOTHILLS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-DEC-21 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-21 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme(D3) drought remained in place across all areas of the zone except the far north where Severe(D2) drought continued.  The Cooperative Observer at Hillsboro recorded 0.11 inches of precipitation which was 0.76 inches below normal.

Drought in SIERRA COUNTY LAKES, NEW MEXICO
From 01-DEC-21 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-21 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme(D3) drought continued over the far western part of the zone while the remainder of the zone remained in Severe(D2) drought. The Truth or Consequences Airport reported 0.11 inches below normal which was 0.49 inches below normal.

Drought in NORTHERN DONA ANA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-DEC-21 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-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 eastern half was in Moderate(D1) drought.