Another month of below average precipitation for much of the area kept all areas in at least Severe(D2) drought with many areas in Exceptional(D4) drought conditions.

Drought in UPPER GILA RIVER VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAR-21 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-21 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Exceptional(D4) drought remained in place across the whole zone.  The Buckhorn Cooperative Observer reported 0.35 inches of precipitation which was 0.37 inches below normal.

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

Exceptional(D4) drought remained across the west improving to Severe(D2) drought over the east.  The Cooperative Observer at Gila Hot Springs reported 0.37 inches of precipitation which was 0.32 inches below normal.

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

The southwest half of the zone remained in Exceptional(D4) drought while the northeast remained in Extreme(D3) drought.

Drought in SOUTHWEST DESERT/LOWER GILA RIVER VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAR-21 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-21 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The entire zone remained in Exceptional(D4) drought through the month of March.  The White Signal Cooperative Observer reported 0.20 inches of precipitation which was 0.39 inches below normal.

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

The entire zone remained in Exceptional(D4) drought through the month. The Cooperative Observer at Antelope Wells reported 0.50 inches of precipitation which was 0.13 inches above normal.

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

Exceptional(D4) drought remained in place through the month of March.

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

The southern portion of the zone remained in Exceptional(D4) drought while the northeast remained in Severe(D2) drought. The Deming airport reported 0.14 inches of precipitation which was 0.16 inches below normal.

Drought in EASTERN BLACK RANGE FOOTHILLS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAR-21 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-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 March.  The Cooperative Observer at Hillsboro reported 0.09 inches of precipitation which was 0.21 inches below normal.

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

The zone remained in Severe(D2) drought through March.  The Truth or Consequences airport reported 0.06 inches of precipitation which was 0.18 inches below normal.

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

Severe(D2) drought continued over the northern half of the zone while Extreme(D3) drought remained over the south.

Drought in SOUTHERN DONA ANA COUNTY/MESILLA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAR-21 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-21 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The northern half of the zone remained in Extreme(D3) drought while the south remained in Exceptional(D4) drought through March.  The New Mexico State University Cooperative Observer reported 0.03 inches of precipitation which was 0.23 inches below normal.

Drought in CENTRAL TULAROSA BASIN, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAR-21 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-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 was in Extreme(D3) drought through March.

Drought in SOUTHERN TULAROSA BASIN, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAR-21 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-21 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The entire zone remained in Extreme(D3) drought through the month of March.

Drought in WEST SLOPES SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS BELOW 7500 FEET, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAR-21 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-21 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The northern half of the zone remained in Exceptional(D4) drought while the south was still in Extreme(D3) drought through the month of March.  The Mountain Park Cooperative Observer reported 0.41 inches of precipitation which was 0.47 inches below normal.

Drought in SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 7500 FEET, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAR-21 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-21 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The entire zone remained in Exceptional(D4) drought for the entire month.  The Cloudcroft Cooperative Observer reported 0.57 inches of precipitation which was 0.88 inches below normal.

Drought in EAST SLOPES SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS BELOW 7500 FEET, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAR-21 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-21 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The entire zone remained in exceptional(D4) drought through the month of March.

Drought in OTERO MESA, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAR-21 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-21 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The eastern half of the zone remained in Exceptional(D4) drought while the west continued to be in Extreme(D3) drought.