An early onset to the Southwest Monsoon brought above normal precipitation to the area, especially mountain locations where some areas received over 2 inches more precipitation than normal. Exceptional(D4) drought conditions were removed from all areas of southern New Mexico.

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

The month started with Exceptional(D4) drought across the north with Moderate(D1) drought over the southeast.  Conditions across the north improved to Extreme(D3) drought over the north with continued Moderate(D1) drought at the end of June. The Deming Airport reported 1.35 inches of precipitation which was 0.80 inches above normal.

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

The entire zone started out in Exceptional(D4) drought and improved to Extreme(D3) drought by the end of June. The Truth or Consequences Airport reported 2.35 inches of precipitation which was 1.84 inches above normal.

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

The month started out with Severe(D2) drought conditions over the far west and Exceptional(D4) drought over the east.  By the end of the month, the far west was in Moderate(D1) drought while the east improved to Extreme(D3) drought.  The Buckhorn Cooperative Observer reported 2.83 inches of precipitation which was 2.33 inches above normal.

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

The month started with Extreme(D3) drought over the northern half of the zone and Moderate(D1) drought over the southeast.  By the end of June, Severe(D2) drought was present across all of the zone except the southeast which remained in Moderate(D1) drought. The Antelope Wells Cooperative Observer reported 1.04 inches of precipitation which was 0.33 inches above normal.

Drought in UPLANDS OF THE BOOTHEEL, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-22 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-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 entire month.

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

June started with the western half of the zone in Exceptional(D4) drought and the east in Extreme(D3) drought. By the end of the month, the west was in Extreme(D3) drought and the east in Severe(D2) drought.

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

June started with the eastern half of the zone in Exceptional(D4) drought with Severe(D2) drought over the far west.  By the end of the month, the east was in Extreme(D3) drought and the far west was in Moderate(D1) drought. The White Signal Cooperative Observer reported 2.85 inches of precipitation which was 2.27 inches above normal.

Drought in SOUTHERN GILA HIGHLANDS/BLACK RANGE, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-22 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-22 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The eastern half of the zone started the month in Exceptional(D4) drought with Severe(D2) conditions over the far west.  By the end of June, the eastern half was in Extreme(D3) drought and the west in Moderate(D1) drought. The Gila Hot Springs Cooperative Observer reported 4.11 inches of precipitation which was 3.55 inches above normal.

Drought in SOUTHERN GILA FOOTHILLS/MIMBRES VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-22 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-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 Exceptional(D4) drought and improved to Extreme(D3) drought by the end of the month.

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

No change was noted in June with Extreme(D3) drought over the northwest but improving to Abnormally Dry(D0) drought over the southeast. The Cooperative Observer at New Mexico State University recorded 1.40 inches of precipitation which was 0.75 inches above normal.

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

The entire zone started June in Extreme(D3) drought and improved to Severe(D2) drought by the end.

Drought in WEST SLOPES SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS BELOW 7500 FEET, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-22 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-22 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The entire zone started out in Extreme(D3) drought, but improved to Severe(D2) drought by the end of June. The Mountain Park Cooperative Observer reported 3.24 inches of precipitation which was 2.07 inches above normal.

Drought in SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 7500 FEET, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-22 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-22 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The entire zone started out in Extreme(D3) drought and improved to Severe(D2) drought by the end of June. The Cloudcroft Cooperative Observer reported 4.40 inches of precipitation which was 2.18 inches above normal.

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

June started out with the northern half of the zone in Extreme(D3) drought and Severe(D2) drought over the south.  By the end of the month, the entire zone was in Severe(D2) drought.

Drought in OTERO MESA, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUN-22 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-22 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 Extreme(D3) drought with Abnormally Dry(D0) drought over the southwest.