In an emergency hearing, requested by attorneys for John Bassett and the Town of Edgewood, Judge Maria Sanchez-Gagne again upheld the default and summary judgements against John Bassett and Town of Edgewood on October 14 and 15 , respectively. She further added the town is to be run by the remaining members of the governing body.
There have been a number of motions, pleadings, and hearings stemming from a lawsuit filed against Bassett and the Town by three Edgewood residents.
Follow the press coverage of the court proceedings:
“Judge: Former mayor may be in contempt” (Albuquerque Journal, Nov. 4, 2020)
“Judge orders Edgewood’s mayor removed from office” (Albuquerque Journal, Oct. 30, 2020)
“Judge authorizes ouster of Edgewood Mayor” (Santa Fe New Mexican, Oct. 30, 2020)
“Judge upholds nepotism rulings against Edgewood mayor” (Albuquerque Journal, Oct. 28, 2020)
“Judge says Edgewood mayor violated nepotism ordinance” (Albuquerque Journal, Oct 25, 2020)
