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El Paso County, TX

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Screwworm alert: El Paso County is in the Texas Animal Health Commission's infested zone (Infested Zone 25, Infested Zone 26). Movement rules apply. Details · zone map as of Nov 1, 2026.
Drought No droughtNone · most of county Drought pay (LFP) Not listedFSA 2026 list Burn ban ONno outdoor burning Santa Teresa 5-wt steers $378▼ $21 since last sale

El Paso County rain, outlook and forecast

As of the Oct 27 Drought Monitor, most of El Paso County, TX showed no drought; four weeks earlier 19% of the county was in moderate drought (D1) or worse, now 0%. Over 90 days rain is at 298% of normal, and the last 30 days came in at 305% (well above normal); the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 7–11 leans wetter than normal (33% chance of above-normal rain) and the NWS forecast peaks at a 46% rain chance on today (high 80°). El Paso County is not on FSA's 2026 LFP list yet, and Santa Teresa is the closest USDA-reported sale barn at 26 miles.

Rain vs normal

  • Last 30 days 305% of normal
  • Last 60 days 373% of normal
  • Last 90 days 298% of normal

NOAA river forecast center rain (radar plus gauges) at the county center, Nov 1, 2026. Source.

Rain outlook

  • 6-10 day outlook (Nov 7–11) Leans wetter than normal (33% chance of above-normal rain)
  • 8-14 day outlook (Nov 9–15) Leans toward near-normal rain

NOAA Climate Prediction Center precipitation outlook, issued Nov 1, 2026. Source.

Next 7 days

  1. Today Mostly Sunny, high 80°, low 59°, 46% rain, wind 7–17 mph
  2. Monday Sunny, high 70°, low 48°, 7% rain, wind 3–22 mph
  3. Tuesday Sunny, high 68°, low 48°, 0% rain, wind 1–6 mph
  4. Wednesday Sunny, high 73°, low 49°, 0% rain, wind 2–7 mph
  5. Thursday Sunny, high 71°, low 49°, 0% rain, wind 2–6 mph
  6. Friday Mostly Sunny, high 70°, low 49°, 12% rain, wind 3–6 mph
  7. Saturday Sunny, high 69°, low 49°, 10% rain, wind 3–9 mph

National Weather Service forecast for the county center, updated Nov 1, 2026. Wind, warnings and burn bans.

Open loss windows

No open loss windows in El Paso County right now. A 30-day window opens when the county first hits severe drought (D2), jumps to D3 or D4, or after a blizzard, extreme heat or cold, flood or ice warning, a wildfire, or a USDA disaster designation. Keep a Drought Ledger.

Information only; not financial, tax or legal advice. FSA decides eligibility. Cownty sends nothing to FSA.

Drought-sale tax flag IRS list

El Paso County is on IRS Notice 2026-54 (severe or worse drought, Sep 1, 2025 to Aug 31, 2026).

Why it matters: if you sold breeding, dairy or draft livestock because of drought, the tax code may let you put off the gain (more time to buy replacement animals, or report the extra-sale income a year later). Your tax preparer decides whether either applies.

Work out your numbers and print a page for your preparer

Information only; not financial, tax or legal advice. Ask your tax preparer. FSA decides program eligibility. IRS Notice 2026-54 (PDF)

  • Nov 13, 2026in 12 days
    Apply for NRCS conservation cost-share (EQIP, CSP, ACEP) to be considered for 2027 money
    NRCS conservation programs
    Details and source
    NRCS takes applications year-round; apply by this date to be ranked for this fiscal year's funding.
    Date posted: NRCS Application Cutoff Dates page (Texas)
    Source: USDA NRCS · checked Nov 1, 2026
  • Dec 1, 2026in 30 days
    Last day to buy 2027 pasture rain insurance (PRF)
    Crop insurance (RMA)
    Details and source
    Plans: Rainfall Index
    Date posted: USDA crop insurance (RMA)
    Source: USDA RMA · more · checked Aug 28, 2026
  • Jan 1, 2027in 61 days
    Property values set for the tax year
    Texas property tax · January 1 every year · Tax Code Sec. 23.01(a)
    Details and source
    What the law saysDate that taxable values (except for inventories appraised Sept. 1) and qualification for certain exemptions are determined for the tax year (Secs. 11.42(a), 23.01(a), 23.12(f)).
    Date posted: Texas Comptroller Property Tax Law Deadlines (Tax Code Sec. 23.01(a))
    Source: Texas Comptroller · checked Nov 1, 2026
  • Feb 1, 2027in 92 days
    Last year's property taxes become delinquent if not paid
    Texas property tax · February 1 every year · Tax Code Sec. 31.02(a)
    Details and source
    What the law saysDate that taxes imposed the previous year become delinquent if a bill was mailed on or before Jan. 10 of the current year (Secs. 31.02(a), 31.04(a)).
    Date posted: Texas Comptroller Property Tax Law Deadlines (Tax Code Sec. 31.02(a))
    Source: Texas Comptroller · checked Nov 1, 2026
  • Mar 1, 2027in 120 days
    Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP): application and papers for 2026 losses are due by this date.
    FSA disaster programs · 7 CFR 1416.206(a)
    Details and source
    Rule: 7 CFR 1416.206(a) (FSA rule, Jan 17, 2025)
    Source: USDA FSA · checked Oct 18, 2026

All deadlines and report dates · FSA disaster-program deadlines are pending (no official feed).

Coming up: EQIP and CSP FY2027 first ranking cutoff (12 days left) · PRF rainfall insurance for 2027 (30 days left) · ARC/PLC 2026 election and enrollment (40 days left) · LFP, LIP and ELAP for 2026 losses (120 days left)

Guide: PRF insurance and the Dec 1 deadline

Guide: How to apply for EQIP or CSP

Guide: Texas 1-d-1 ag appraisal basics

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Nearest USDA-reported sale barns

  1. Santa Teresa Livestock Auction Santa Teresa, NM 26 mi · sells Fridays · latest USDA report Oct 30, 2026
  2. Roswell Livestock Auction Roswell, NM 151 mi · sells Mondays · latest USDA report Oct 26, 2026
  3. Cattlemen's Livestock Belen, NM 210 mi · sells Fridays · latest USDA report Oct 30, 2026

Miles are straight-line from the county center. Sale days come from the barns' recent USDA AMS reports; call the barn to confirm. All barns

Printable county brief (PDF) · Everything on one page · Hay prices in Texas

Common questions and nearby counties

Is El Paso County eligible for LFP in 2026?

Not on FSA's 2026 LFP county list as of Oct 29, 2026. FSA updates the list as drought changes.

Source: FSA LFP county file of Oct 29, 2026

What is the drought level in El Paso County this week?

On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of El Paso County was in no drought, and the worst part was no drought on 0% of the county. 0 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.

Source: U.S. Drought Monitor, map of Oct 27, 2026

Is there a burn ban in El Paso County?

Yes, a burn ban is in effect for El Paso County (since Sep 2, 2025). Check with the county before burning.

Source: official state burn-ban map, as of Nov 1, 2026

What sale barns are near El Paso County?

The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: Santa Teresa (26 mi), last report Oct 30, 2026; Roswell (151 mi), last report Oct 26, 2026.

Source: USDA AMS Market News reports

What are the upcoming FSA and farm deadlines?

Next: Nov 13, 2026: Apply for NRCS conservation cost-share (EQIP, CSP, ACEP) to be considered for 2027 money; Nov 20, 2026: Micro Farm 2027: last day to buy crop insurance. FSA program dates not posted officially are marked "confirm at source" on the calendar.

Source: official agency pages (see Calendar)

Information only; not financial or legal advice. FSA decides eligibility. Always check the linked official source.