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For the ninth week in a row, drought expanded in the Southwest, this time entirely in New Mexico and southern Colorado. Other regions saw a mix of conditions, including expansion of Exceptional Drought (D4) in Texas. As of March 11, 2025, 36.54% of the U.S. and Puerto Rico and 43.59% of the lower 48 states are in drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.