The restraining order filed by a city employee against Española Mayor John Ramon Vigil will expire at the end of this year.
According to documents from the First Judicial District Court, attorneys for both parties agreed to vacate a hearing scheduled on Nov. 6 and to extend the restraining order for a third and final time until 5 p.m. on Dec. 31.
The employee filed a temporary order of protection against Vigil in June, which District Court Judge Denise Thomas approved on July 2. She extended the order on Aug. 7, and for a final time this month.
The employee accused Vigil of sexually assaulting her in October 2024 at a restaurant in Santa Fe. New Mexico State Police investigated her accusations against the mayor and ultimately decided not to file criminal charges against him.
The investigation included interviews with alleged witnesses of the sexual assault, including former city manager Eric Lujan and current District 3 City Councilor Felicia Archuleta-Toya, as well as multiple other city councilors and employees.
Restrictions on communication between the employee and Vigil will continue until Dec. 5. If the employee must go to City Hall, they are to notify a designated employee 24 hours in advance to allow Vigil to make plans to be off the premises.
If the employee is required to attend city council meetings, they are allowed to appear by Zoom.