The very active monsoon pattern over the past couple of months showed no signs of slowing during the month of September which contributed to the continued improvement in New Mexico drought conditions. The pattern during the month of September favored the highest precipitation totals over western and northern New Mexico which saw the greatest drought improvement this time. Eastern New Mexico remained relatively drier, and as such, saw little to no change in drought conditions in this area. Precipitation totals across western and central New Mexico were generally around 1 to 2 inches during the month while totals less than one inch were more common across the east. About 31 percent of the state was in at least severe drought. About 7 percent of that was in extreme drought with no exceptional drought in the state since the beginning of 2022.

Drought in CURRY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-22 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe to extreme drought conditions from August 2022 continued in September.

Drought in CHAVES COUNTY PLAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-22 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe to extreme drought conditions from August 2022 continued in September.

Drought in NORTHWEST PLATEAU, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-22 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe to extreme drought conditions from August 2022 improved in September with moderate to severe drought conditions across the area.

Drought in NORTHWEST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-22 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions from August 2022 improved in September with moderate to severe drought conditions across the area.

Drought in FAR NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-22 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe to extreme drought conditions from August 2022 continued in September.

Drought in EAST SLOPES SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-22 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe to extreme drought conditions from August 2022 continued in September.

Drought in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-22 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions from August 2022 continued in September.

Drought in GUADALUPE COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-22 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions from August 2022 improved in September with just the northeast corner of Guadalupe County in severe drought.

Drought in DE BACA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-22 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions from August 2022 improved in September with moderate drought conditions across De Baca County.

Drought in GLORIETA MESA INCLUDING GLORIETA PASS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-22 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions from August 2022 continued in September.

Drought in SANTA FE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-22 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions from August 2022 continued in September.

Drought in SANDIA/MANZANO MOUNTAINS INCLUDING EDGEWOOD, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-22 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions from August 2022 continued in September.

Drought in MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY/ALBUQUERQUE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-22 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions from August 2022 continued in September.

Drought in EASTERN LINCOLN COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-22 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions from August 2022 improved in September with moderate drought conditions across the area.

Drought in SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-22 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions from August 2022 improved in September with moderate drought conditions across the area.

Drought in WEST CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-22 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Moderate to severe drought conditions from August 2022 continued in September.

Drought in LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-22 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions from August 2022 improved in September with moderate drought conditions across the area.

Drought in JOHNSON AND BARTLETT MESAS INCLUDING RATON PASS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-22 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions from August 2022 continued in September.

Drought in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-22 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions from August 2022 continued in September.

Drought in ROOSEVELT COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-22 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions from August 2022 continued in September.

Drought in SOUTHWEST CHAVES COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-22 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions from August 2022 improved in September with moderate drought conditions across the area.

Drought in HARDING COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-22 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions from August 2022 continued in September.

Drought in EASTERN SAN MIGUEL COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-22 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions from August 2022 continued in September.

Drought in UPPER TULAROSA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-22 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions from August 2022 improved in September with moderate drought conditions across the area.

Drought in UNION COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-SEP-22 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe to extreme drought conditions from August 2022 continued in September. A very small area of exceptional drought between Clayton and Sedan persisted through September.