More than 49 percent of the state is free of drought conditions following the fourth-wettest six months the state has seen.
The Albuquerque Journal reports drought was present statewide in July 2014, with the prevalence of severe drought at 77 percent compared to 1 percent currently.
Socorro County extension agent Jessica Smith says calves are fat and cattle are "fat and sassy." While grateful for the rainfall, she said producers aren't counting on the drought being over for good.
The new numbers were discussed Tuesday during a drought monitoring work group session.
Valencia County agriculture extension agent Newt McCarty says rain can mean wet hay and more weeds for cows to get into, but that inconvenient rain is better than none.
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