No precipitation fell in April for almost all the area which lead to an expansion of Severe
(D2) to Exceptional(D4) drought conditions.

Drought in UPPER GILA RIVER VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-22 00:00:00 to 30-APR-22 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The month started out with the entire zone in Severe(D2) drought, but over the eastern area, conditions worsened to Extreme(D3) drought by the end of the month. No precipitation was measured by the Buckhorn Cooperative Observer which was 0.23 inches below normal.

Drought in SOUTHERN GILA FOOTHILLS/MIMBRES VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-22 00:00:00 to 30-APR-22 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe(D2) drought covered the entire zone to start the month, but over the east, conditions worsened into Extreme(D3) drought.

Drought in SOUTHWEST DESERT/LOWER GILA RIVER VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-22 00:00:00 to 30-APR-22 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The entire zone remained in Extreme(D2) drought through the month of April. The White Signal Cooperative Observer reported no precipitation which was 0.30 inches below normal.

Drought in LOWLANDS OF THE BOOTHEEL, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-22 00:00:00 to 30-APR-22 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Most of the zone remained in SevereD2) drought except the southeast which remained in Moderate(D1) drought. The Cooperative Observer at Antelope Wells had no precipitation which was 0.15 inches below normal.

Drought in UPLANDS OF THE BOOTHEEL, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-22 00:00:00 to 30-APR-22 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 the month of April.

Drought in SOUTHWEST DESERT/MIMBRES BASIN, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-22 00:00:00 to 30-APR-22 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The zone started the month with Severe(D2) drought over the northwest and Moderate(D1) drought across the southeast.  By the end of the month, the northern half of the zone was placed in Extreme(D3) drought while the southeast remained in Moderate(D2) drought. The Deming Airport reported no precipitation which was 0.21 inches below normal.

Drought in EASTERN BLACK RANGE FOOTHILLS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-22 00:00:00 to 30-APR-22 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The month started out with the entire zone in Extreme(D3) drought, but by the end of the month, the southern half of the zone was in Exceptional(D4) drought. The Hillsboro Cooperative Observer reported no precipitation which was 0.35 inches below normal.

Drought in SIERRA COUNTY LAKES, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-22 00:00:00 to 30-APR-22 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 Exceptional(D4) drought with the east in Extreme(D3) drought. No precipitation was reported at the Truth or Consequences Airport which was 0.27 inches below normal.

Drought in NORTHERN DONA ANA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-22 00:00:00 to 30-APR-22 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The month started with the western half of the zone in Severe(D2) drought while the east was in Moderate(D1) drought. By the end of April, the west was in Extreme(D3) drought and the east was in Severe(D2) drought.

Drought in CENTRAL TULAROSA BASIN, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-22 00:00:00 to 30-APR-22 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The month started with the northern half of the zone in Severe(D2) drought with the south in Moderate(D1) drought.  The entire zone was placed in Severe(D2) drought by the end of April.

Drought in WEST SLOPES SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS BELOW 7500 FEET, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-22 00:00:00 to 30-APR-22 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 April.  The Mountain Park Cooperative Observer reported no precipitation which was 0.59 inches below normal.

Drought in SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 7500 FEET, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-22 00:00:00 to 30-APR-22 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 the month of April. The Cooperative Observer in Cloudcroft received no precipitation which was 0.85 inches below normal.

Drought in EAST SLOPES SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS BELOW 7500 FEET, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-22 00:00:00 to 30-APR-22 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 SOUTHERN GILA HIGHLANDS/BLACK RANGE, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-22 00:00:00 to 30-APR-22 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The zone started the month of April in Severe(D2) drought, but by the end of the month,
conditions over the far east were in the Exceptional(D4) drought category.  The Cooperative Observer in Gila Hot Springs reported no precipitation which was 0.41 inches below normal.