Aztec Police Department

08/22/2026

8/23/26: Alexia was safely located and her photo was removed from the post. Thank you.

RUNAWAY
Alexia “Lexi” JoAnn Garrett
17 YOF
Last seen in Aztec, NM on 08/21/26 around 1900 hours.
Hispanic Female
5’2
150-160lbs
Brown hair that is dyed blue
LSW: Dr Pepper Shirt, Light Blue “sprit” jeans as pictured

Please contact non emergency dispatch at 505-334-6622, referencing case 2026-7798 if you have information regarding her whereabouts.

08/18/2026

Open Community Meeting! Wednesday October 14, 2026.!!

08/15/2026

👮‍♂️🚔 COME MEET THE CREW! 🚔👮‍♂️

Detective Harris and Sgt. Schmitt are out and about today at the San Juan County Fair with some goodies to hand out! Stop by, say hello, and get to know the faces behind the badges. 😎

They promise they’re friendly… and there may even be some free stuff involved. 😂

Come meet them, grab a goodie, and help us remind everyone that our favorite part of the job is getting to know our

08/03/2026

Just a reminder that our event for tomorrow has been CANCELLED!!!!
Due to flooding damage at Minium Park, the National Night Out event has been canceled for this year. Unfortunately, the mud and flooding have caused extensive damage to the park, including the playground and splash pad.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. We look forward to hosting the event again next year.

07/27/2026

Due to flooding damage at Minium Park, the National Night Out event has been canceled for this year. Unfortunately, the mud and flooding have caused extensive damage to the park, including the playground and splash pad.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. We look forward to hosting the event again next year.

Due to flood damage at Minium Park, the Aztec National Night Out scheduled for August 4th has been CANCELLED.

07/23/2026

Due to a water main issue the city complex offices located at 201 W. Chaco will be closed until noon, if they are able to fix it by then.

07/21/2026

There’s another storm headed our way. Be prepared. If you need sandbags visit San Juan County Office of Emergency Management page for more information

DON'T SAY WE DIDN'T WARN YOU.

Flood watch issued by the US National Weather Service Albuquerque New Mexico, from noon to 9:00 pm today, Tuesday.

A WATCH means that the ingredients for severe weather are all available. It will be upgraded to a WARNING if all the ingredients combine. Also, this is a BIG county. Not every single person and square inch will see exactly the same weather.
..FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...A portion of northwest New Mexico, including the following
areas, Chuska Mountains and Northwest Plateau.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Storms with heavy rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour will
move off to the northwest at 5 to 15 mph this afternoon. Storms
may continuously move over the same areas, creating localized
rainfall totals over 2 inches.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

07/21/2026

⚠️ Power Outage Update ⚠️
We are aware of the current power outage affecting the City of Aztec.
The outage originated within the Farmington Electric Utility System and is impacting portions of our community. Utility crews are actively working to locate the source of the outage and restore power as quickly and safely as possible. Please be aware that restoration may take some time.
We appreciate everyone's patience and understanding while crews work to resolve the issue.
For the latest updates and additional information regarding restoration efforts, please follow the Farmington Electric Utility System page.
If you encounter any emergency situations, please call 911. For non-emergency police assistance, contact our non-emergency dispatch line.

We have a 69 kv transmission line that has tripped. This is affecting numerous customers as well as the city of Aztec. Crews are headed to patrol the lines. This could possibly be a staggered restoration of power once portions of the line are cleared for a safe return to service.

07/20/2026

The New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services (NMDVS) Mobile Outreach Vehicle will be in Aztec at the Aztec City Hall, 201 W Chaco St, Aztec, NM 87410, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2026.

Veterans can meet one-on-one with a Veteran Service Officer for assistance with VA and New Mexico State benefit applications. Our team will also provide guidance on healthcare, compensation, pensions, education benefits, and state programs and services available to veterans and their families.

Documents needed to verify eligibility:

A copy of DD-214, NA 13038, NOAA Form 56-16, or PHS Form 1867
VA Award Letter showing the percentage of disability and any other VA correspondence related to claiming benefits
NM Driver’s License, ID, voter registration card, or the most recent NM Personal Income Tax Return
Widow/Widower copy of marriage and death certificates

This is an opportunity to ask questions, receive information, and get help claiming the benefits you have earned.