Mora County rain, outlook and forecast
Most of Mora County, NM was in moderate drought (D1) on the Oct 27 U.S. Drought Monitor map, with 42% at severe drought (D2); week 31 in a row with some severe drought (D2) or worse. Rain has run 215% of normal over the last 30 days (well above normal) and 142% over 90 days, so the past month has been wetter than the season so far; the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 6–10 leans wetter than normal (33% chance of above-normal rain) and today carries the week's highest rain chance at 95% (high 58°). Mora County is on FSA's 2026 LFP list with up to 5 monthly payments, and Dalhart is the closest USDA-reported sale barn at 132 miles.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 215% of normal
- Last 60 days 223% of normal
- Last 90 days 142% 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 6–10) Leans wetter than normal (33% chance of above-normal rain)
- 8-14 day outlook (Nov 8–14) Leans wetter than normal (33% chance of above-normal rain)
NOAA Climate Prediction Center precipitation outlook, issued Oct 31, 2026. Source.
Next 7 days
- Today Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms, high 58°, low 43°, 95% rain, wind 20–30 mph
- Monday Sunny, high 49°, low 37°, 5% rain, wind 5–30 mph
- Tuesday Sunny, high 52°, low 36°, 2% rain, wind 5–10 mph
- Wednesday Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, high 55°, low 36°, 16% rain, wind 5–15 mph
- Thursday Sunny, high 51°, low 35°, 1% rain, wind 5–15 mph
- Friday Mostly Sunny, high 52°, low 36°, 14% rain, wind 5–10 mph
- Saturday Chance Rain And Snow Showers, high 49°, low 33°, 27% rain, wind 10 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 Mora 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
Mora 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)
5-wt steers, nearest barns
Steers 500–599 lb, $/cwt, weekly average.
| Barn | Last sale | 5-wt steers |
|---|---|---|
| Dalhart 132 mi | Oct 29 | $413 |
| Belen 135 mi | Oct 30 | $375 |
| Clovis 146 mi | Oct 28 | $394 |
How to read this
Each line is one barn's head-weighted average for 5-weight steers (500–599 lb) in that week; gaps are weeks with no sale or no lots that size. Past sales, not a bid.
Dollars per hundredweight ($/cwt, per 100 lb), calculated from USDA AMS Market News sale reports (Medium & Large 1 and 1-2). Not a USDA-published average. ≈ $/head = $/cwt × the middle of the weight class ÷ 100.
Guide: How to read a USDA sale barn report
All weights at the 3 nearest barns
4 more within 200 mi: La Junta LJLC (153 mi), La Junta Winter (158 mi), Wildorado (167 mi), Roswell (180 mi).
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Common questions and nearby counties
Is Mora County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Mora County is on FSA's 2026 Livestock Forage Disaster Program county list, with up to 5 monthly payments for some pasture types. FSA decides each operation's eligibility; apply at your county FSA office by March 1 after the loss year.
What is the drought level in Mora County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Mora County was in moderate drought (D1), and the worst part was severe drought (D2) on 42% of the county. 31 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Mora County?
No burn ban is listed for Mora County. Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Mora County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: Dalhart (132 mi), last report Oct 29, 2026; Belen (135 mi), last report Oct 30, 2026; Clovis (146 mi), last report Oct 28, 2026.
Source: USDA AMS Market News reports
What are the upcoming FSA and farm deadlines?
Next: Nov 10, 2026: First half of property taxes due to the county treasurer; 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.