SAN JUAN COUNTY, N.M. — Court records and police reports show a Farmington man is the subject of a civil court filing and law enforcement review after an uninvited appearance near Aztec High School, coupled with alleged threats and unwanted contact, raised safety concerns earlier this month.
The incident involved reported messages, photographs taken on school property, and a vehicle observed on campus during class hours — a situation school safety staff escalated to police due to concerns for students and staff.
All allegations described below are drawn from sworn police reports and court filings. No criminal conviction has been entered. All individuals are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
What prompted the report at Aztec High School
According to an Aztec Police Department report authored by Officer Brock Nelson, police were contacted by a member of Aztec High School’s safety team after a staff member requested assistance regarding a concerning encounter connected to the campus.
The reporting party told police she had previously been in a personal relationship with John Jaquez, which she said ended after alleged threats were made against her. She stated there had been no contact for an extended period until the incident involving the school.
Police documentation reflects a discrepancy in dates within the report. While the narrative indicates officers were contacted on Jan. 28, 2026, the report header references Jan. 8, 2026, and describes an incident that allegedly occurred the prior morning at approximately 8:45 a.m.
Court filings and supplemental documentation indicate the school-related encounter took place on Jan. 7, with police notified the following day.
In her statement, the reporting party said Jaquez drove onto school property during class hours and photographed her vehicle in the parking lot. Screenshots of messages and images were later provided to law enforcement.
Why the encounter raised alarm
The reporting party told officers the appearance on school grounds caused immediate concern due to the timing, location, and the presence of students. She stated her primary fear was not limited to herself, but extended to the safety of students and staff.
School officials confirmed to police that Jaquez did not have authorization to be on school property. Officers advised him that he was formally trespassed from all municipal school buildings and warned that returning could result in criminal trespassing charges.
Since a fatal school shooting occurred at Aztec High School in 2017, the district has implemented fencing, controlled access points, and enhanced security protocols. The incident documented in court records highlights how safety concerns can still arise despite those measures.
Civil court filing seeks protection
In a petition for an order of protection filed in San Juan County District Court, the petitioner alleged a pattern of unwanted contact, verbal threats, and intimidation extending beyond the school incident.
The filing references an alleged verbal threat to shoot the petitioner and states that Jaquez’s appearance on school property marked a significant escalation due to the presence of minors.
The petitioner also expressed concern that Jaquez may have access to firearms. Court records note this as an allegation only; no judicial finding regarding weapon possession has been made.
Current status
The matter currently appears to remain civil in nature. Police reports indicate warnings were issued, and the petitioner pursued court protection through a restraining order request.
A judge will determine whether a temporary or permanent order of protection is granted following review of the filings and any scheduled hearings.
As with all court proceedings, the allegations outlined represent one side of the case and have not been tested through trial or full evidentiary hearings.
Presumption of innocence:
All allegations are unproven. John Jaquez is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.