Another month where all sites reported below normal precipitation kept southwest New Mexico in Severe(D2) to Extreme(D3) drought.

Drought in NORTHERN DONA ANA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-22 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-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 remained in Moderate(D1) drought.

Drought in EASTERN BLACK RANGE FOOTHILLS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-22 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-22 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 except the far north which remained in Severe(D2) drought. The Hillsboro Cooperative Observer which was 0.39 inches which was 0.25 inches below normal.

Drought in SIERRA COUNTY LAKES, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-22 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-22 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The zone started with Extreme(D3) drought in the far west and Severe(D2) drought for the remainder of the zone.  By the end of January, the far east remained in Severe(D2) drought while the remainder was in Extreme(D3) drought. The Truth or Consequences Airport reported 0.09 inches of precipitation which was 0.36 inches below normal.

Drought in SOUTHWEST DESERT/MIMBRES BASIN, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-22 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-22 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The entire zone started the month in Severe(D2) drought.  By the end of January, the northwest section remained in Severe(D2) drought but the southeast was in Moderate(D1) drought conditions.  The Deming Airport reported 0.06 inches of precipitation which was 0.41 inches below normal.

Drought in UPPER GILA RIVER VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-22 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-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 January.  The Cooperative Observer at Buckhorn reported 0.62 inches of precipitation which was 0.57 inches below normal.

Drought in SOUTHERN GILA HIGHLANDS/BLACK RANGE, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-22 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-22 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe(D2) drought continued through the entire month.  The Gila Hot Springs Cooperative Observer reported 0.71 inches of precipitation which was 0.30 inches below normal.

Drought in SOUTHERN GILA FOOTHILLS/MIMBRES VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-22 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-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 January.

Drought in SOUTHWEST DESERT/LOWER GILA RIVER VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-22 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-22 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe(D2) drought remained in place through the entire month. The White Signal Cooperative Observer reported 0.87 inches of precipitation which was 0.23 inches below normal.

Drought in LOWLANDS OF THE BOOTHEEL, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-22 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-22 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Besides the far southeast part of the zone which remained in Moderate(D1) drought, the remainder continued in Severe(D2) drought.  The Cooperative Observer at Antelope Wells reported 0.26 inches of precipitation which was 0.59 inches below normal.

Drought in UPLANDS OF THE BOOTHEEL, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JAN-22 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-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.