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Copyright © 2020 Albuquerque Journal The low-flowing Pecos River in southeast New Mexico near Lake Arthur on Dec. 10 shows exceptional drought. (Jim Thompson/Albuquerque Journal) The Land of Enchantment could really use a white Christmas. All of New Mexico is experiencing some level of drought, according to the latest data from the U.S. Drought Monitor. The last time the state was entirely in drought in mid-December was in 2012. ................................................................ About 53% of the state is in “exceptional drought” status, the most severe level of drought. Gov...

Drought conditions ‘significantly improved’ statewide, task force closed Thu, 12/17/2020 - 6:00pm AUGUSTA — Maine’s Drought Task Force met virtually Thursday to discuss the drought conditions across the state. Since the Task Force met a month ago, drought conditions have significantly improved across the state. According to the latest Drought Monitor, five percent of the state remains in drought status. The National Weather Service reported large precipitation gains over the last month, noting most areas received normal or above normal precipitation amounts. While snowpack i...