Below normal precipitation was once again noted across southern New Mexico which helped to expand Extreme(D3) to Exceptional(D4) drought to almost the entire area.

Drought in SOUTHWEST DESERT/LOWER GILA RIVER VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-NOV-23 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-23 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 Extreme(D3) drought while the east remained in Exceptional(D4) drought.  The Cooperative Observer at Redrock recorded just 0.07 inches of precipitation which was 0.61 inches below normal.

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

The zone remained in Extreme(D3) drought through the entire month.  The Cooperative Observer at New Mexico State University reported 0.37 inches of precipitation which was 0.05 inches below normal.

Drought in WEST SLOPES SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS BELOW 7500 FEET, NEW MEXICO
From 01-NOV-23 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-23 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 through the month of November.  The Mountain Park Cooperative Observer reported 0.48 inches of precipitation which was 0.46 inches below normal.

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

Extreme(D3) drought continued across the entire zone for the month of November.  The Cloudcroft Cooperative Observer reported 0.89 inches of precipitation which was 0.49 inches below normal.

Drought in EAST SLOPES SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS BELOW 7500 FEET, NEW MEXICO
From 01-NOV-23 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-23 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 through the month.  The Elk Cooperative Observer reported 0.45 inches of precipitation which was 0.06 inches below normal.

Drought in CENTRAL GRANT COUNTY/SILVER CITY AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 01-NOV-23 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-23 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 through the month.  The White Signal Cooperative Observer reported 0.31 inches of precipitation which was 0.69 inches below normal.

Drought in SOUTHERN GILA REGION HIGHLANDS/BLACK RANGE, NEW MEXICO
From 01-NOV-23 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-23 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 through the month of November.

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

The zone started out in Severe(D2) drought and by the end of the month was in Extreme(D3) drought. The Cooperative Observer at White Sands National Park reported 0.33 inches of precipitation which was 0.12 inches below normal.

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

The entire zone transitioned from Severe(D2) drought to Extreme(D3) drought by the end of the month.

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

The entire zone transitioned from Severe(D2) drought to Extreme(D3) drought by the end of the month.

Drought in UPPER GILA RIVER VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-NOV-23 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-23 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 through November.  The Cliff Cooperative Observer recorded 0.32 inches of precipitation which was 0.52 inches below normal.

Drought in SOUTHERN GILA FOOTHILLS/MIMBRES VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-NOV-23 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-23 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.

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

The northeast portion of the zone remained in Exceptional(D4) drought through November with Extreme(D3) drought elsewhere. The Cooperative Observer at Antelope Wells recorded 0.02 inches of precipitation which was 0.79 inches below normal.

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

Extreme(D3) drought continued across the zone in November.

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

Exceptional(D4) drought continued in November for the central portion of the zone with Extreme(D3) drought elsewhere.  The Deming Airport recorded 0.35 inches of precipitation which was 0.15 inches below normal.

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

Severe(D2) drought remained in place for the zone through the month of November.  The Hillsboro Cooperative Observer reported 0.41 inches of precipitation which was 0.33 inches below normal.

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

The zone started out with Severe(D2) drought across the entire zone, by the end of November, the west remained in Severe drought while the east move into Extreme(D3) drought. The Truth or Consequences Airport recorded 0.29 inches of precipitation which was 0.22 inches below normal.

Drought in NORTHERN DONA ANA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-NOV-23 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-23 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 and transitioned to Extreme(D3) drought by the end of the month.