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Socorro County, NM

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CRP emergency haying & grazing: Socorro County is on FSA's list (since Sep 1, 2026). Check with your FSA county office first. Details · FSA list as of Oct 29, 2026.
Drought Abnormally dryD0 · most of county Drought pay (LFP) Eligibleup to 4 payments Burn ban Noneno ban now Belen 5-wt steers $375▲ $17 since last sale

Socorro County rain, outlook and forecast

The Oct 27 U.S. Drought Monitor map shows most of Socorro County, NM abnormally dry (D0), with a sliver (<1%) at severe drought (D2); some part has been in severe drought (D2) or worse for 89 straight weeks. Over 90 days rain is at 346% of normal, and the last 30 days came in at 93% (near normal); the NWS forecast peaks at a 83% rain chance on today (high 72°) and the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 7–11 leans toward near-normal rain. FSA's 2026 LFP list includes Socorro County with up to 4 monthly payments, and Belen is the closest USDA-reported sale barn at 54 miles.

Rain vs normal

  • Last 30 days 93% of normal
  • Last 60 days 558% of normal
  • Last 90 days 346% 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

  1. Today Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, high 72°, low 49°, 83% rain, wind 10–30 mph
  2. Monday Chance Rain Showers then Sunny, high 65°, low 40°, 47% rain, wind 10–20 mph
  3. Tuesday Sunny, high 65°, low 39°, 0% rain, wind 5–15 mph
  4. Wednesday Sunny, high 68°, low 41°, 1% rain, wind 5–15 mph
  5. Thursday Sunny, high 65°, low 42°, 0% rain, wind 5–10 mph
  6. Friday Mostly Sunny, high 67°, low 42°, 13% rain, wind 5–10 mph
  7. Saturday Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, high 65°, low 39°, 15% rain, wind 5–10 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 Socorro 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

Socorro 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)

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

Coming up: 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: Ag land property tax in OK, KS and NM

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Nearest USDA-reported sale barns

  1. Cattlemen's Livestock Belen, NM 54 mi · sells Fridays · latest USDA report Oct 30, 2026
  2. Roswell Livestock Auction Roswell, NM 145 mi · sells Mondays · latest USDA report Oct 26, 2026
  3. Santa Teresa Livestock Auction Santa Teresa, NM 147 mi · sells Fridays · latest USDA report Oct 30, 2026
  4. Clovis Livestock Auction Clovis, NM 214 mi · sells Wednesdays · latest USDA report Oct 28, 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 New Mexico

Common questions and nearby counties

Is Socorro County eligible for LFP in 2026?

Yes. Socorro County is on FSA's 2026 Livestock Forage Disaster Program county list, with up to 4 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.

Source: FSA LFP county file of Oct 29, 2026

What is the drought level in Socorro County this week?

On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Socorro County was in abnormally dry (D0), and the worst part was severe drought (D2) on a sliver (<1%) of the county. 89 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 Socorro County?

No burn ban is listed for Socorro County. Check with the county before burning.

Source: official state burn-ban map, as of Oct 6, 2026

What sale barns are near Socorro County?

The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: Belen (54 mi), last report Oct 30, 2026; Roswell (145 mi), last report Oct 26, 2026; Santa Teresa (147 mi), last report Oct 30, 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.