Rio Arriba County rain, outlook and forecast
On the Oct 27 U.S. Drought Monitor map, most of Rio Arriba County, NM was in moderate drought (D1), with a sliver (<1%) at severe drought (D2); week 92 in a row with some severe drought (D2) or worse. Rain has run 417% of normal over the last 30 days (well above normal) and 272% over 90 days, so the past month has been wetter than the season so far; the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 7–11 leans toward near-normal rain and today carries the week's highest rain chance at 90% (high 57°). FSA's 2026 LFP list includes Rio Arriba County with up to 5 monthly payments, and the nearest USDA-reported sale barn is Belen, 121 miles away.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 417% of normal
- Last 60 days 434% of normal
- Last 90 days 272% 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 toward near-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
- Today Showers And Thunderstorms, high 57°, low 36°, 90% rain, wind 10–15 mph
- Monday Chance Rain Showers, high 46°, low 29°, 63% rain, wind 5–20 mph
- Tuesday Mostly Sunny, high 55°, low 28°, 0% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Wednesday Mostly Sunny, high 55°, low 28°, 12% rain, wind 0–15 mph
- Thursday Sunny, high 53°, low 28°, 1% rain, wind 0 mph
- Friday Mostly Sunny, high 54°, low 28°, 6% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Saturday Sunny, high 53°, low 27°, 7% rain, wind 0–5 mph
National Weather Service forecast for the county center, updated Nov 1, 2026. Wind, warnings and burn bans.
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| What happened | Started | Tell FSA early by | FSA deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flood Warning (National Weather Service) | Nov 1, 2026 | Dec 1, 2026 (30 days left) | Mar 1, 2027 |
If this cost you livestock, extra feed or hauled water, call your county FSA office now, while it's fresh. The 30-day date is a suggestion from Cownty; FSA's deadline for the notice of loss and application is the March 1 date. Log it in your Drought Ledger · Find your FSA office and phone
Information only; not financial, tax or legal advice. FSA decides eligibility. Cownty sends nothing to FSA.
Drought-sale tax flag IRS list
Rio Arriba 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)
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Drought, past 12 months
A sliver (<1%) of the county in severe drought or worse, 92 weeks running.
How to read this
Each band is how much of the county was in that drought level that week. Darker = worse. D2 (severe) and darker can trigger USDA drought pay.
Right now: a sliver (<1%) of the county is in severe drought or worse; some of it has been for 92 weeks running. Source: U.S. Drought Monitor, map of Oct 27, 2026.
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Common questions and nearby counties
Is Rio Arriba County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Rio Arriba 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 Rio Arriba County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Rio Arriba County was in moderate drought (D1), and the worst part was severe drought (D2) on a sliver (<1%) of the county. 92 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Rio Arriba County?
No burn ban is listed for Rio Arriba County. Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Rio Arriba County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: Belen (121 mi), last report Oct 30, 2026; La Junta LJLC (195 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: Apples 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.