Another month of well below normal precipitation kept much of Southwest New Mexico in Severe(D2) to Extreme(D3) drought.

Drought in UPPER GILA RIVER VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-FEB-22 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-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 of February.  The Buckhorn Cooperative Observer reported only 0.12 inches of precipitation which was 0.92 inches below normal.

Drought in SOUTHERN GILA HIGHLANDS/BLACK RANGE, NEW MEXICO
From 01-FEB-22 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-22 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe(D2) drought conditions continued through February.  The Cooperative Observer in Gila Hot Springs recorded only 0.01 inches of precipitation which was 0.94 inches below normal.

Drought in SOUTHERN GILA FOOTHILLS/MIMBRES VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-FEB-22 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-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 of February.

Drought in SOUTHWEST DESERT/LOWER GILA RIVER VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-FEB-22 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-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.  The Cooperative Observer in White Signal recorded 0.12 inches of precipitation which was 0.94 inches below normal.

Drought in LOWLANDS OF THE BOOTHEEL, NEW MEXICO
From 01-FEB-22 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-22 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 with just the southeast corner in Moderate(D1) drought. The Antelope Wells Cooperative Observer recorded 0.12 inches of precipitation which was 0.31 inches below normal.

Drought in UPLANDS OF THE BOOTHEEL, NEW MEXICO
From 01-FEB-22 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-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 of February.

Drought in SOUTHWEST DESERT/MIMBRES BASIN, NEW MEXICO
From 01-FEB-22 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-22 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The northwest half of the zone remained in Severe(D2) drought while the southeast was in Moderate(D1) drought. The Deming Airport reported only 0.01 inches of precipitation which was 0.61 inches below normal.

Drought in EASTERN BLACK RANGE FOOTHILLS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-FEB-22 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-22 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

All areas of the zone remained in Extreme(D3) drought except for the far north which remained in Severe(D2) drought.  The Hillsboro Cooperative Observer recorded 0.01 inches of precipitation which was 0.41 inches below normal.

Drought in SIERRA COUNTY LAKES, NEW MEXICO
From 01-FEB-22 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-22 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme(D3) drought continued for most of the zone except the far east which was in Severe(D2) drought. The Truth or Consequences Airport recorded 0.18 inches of precipitation which was 0.12 inches below normal.

Drought in NORTHERN DONA ANA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-FEB-22 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-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 Severe(D2) drought while the east was in Severe(D1) drought.