Governor Lujan Grisham issues drought emergency order, mobilizes task force to address severe drought and wildfire risks, and urges immediate water conservation.
Tag: New Mexico drought
The May 1, 2025 U.S. Drought Monitor shows worsening drought across the Colorado River Basin, with Arizona and New Mexico seeing expanded extreme drought.
Rain relieves some areas, but drought deepens in the Southwest
The U.S. Drought Monitor reports worsening extreme drought across Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and California, despite spring rains improving other regions.
Drought tightens across the Colorado River Basin, with worsening conditions in New Mexico, Utah, and Arizona despite strong snowpack in California.
Severe drought worsens across the Colorado River Basin, with New Mexico hit hardest. Below-average precipitation raises concerns over water supplies.