Drought Threatens Return in New Mexico After Dry Stretch

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Even though parts of New Mexico were hammered by heavy snow at the end of December and again in late January, forecasters say meaningful moisture has been scarce and drought is threatening to creep back into the state. Forecasters with the National Weather Service in Albuquerque met this week with state and federal water managers to discuss the outlook. They're still holding out hope that the super El Nino that was expected to bring snow and rain to New Mexico this winter will deliver something before fizzling out. Brian Guyer with the weather service says precipitation for January and February is on track to come in below normal and record temperatures last week helped to dry out the state even more.