Drought conditions worsen across New Mexico, West

By: Patrick Lohmann

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: August 21, 2026

Words: 298

Last Updated: 1 month, 4 weeks ago

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Record-breaking July temperatures have left nearly 95% of New Mexico in some degree of drought, according to a new outlook from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and “isolated” monsoon rains failed to provide meaningful relief to water supply challenges across the West.

The outlook, released Thursday, monitored the status of major reservoirs across the Colorado River and Rio Grande basins, noting that many have reached historic lows, including Lake Mead and Lake …

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