He returned to Riobamba in 1724 and was elected mayor of Cabildo in his first election; he was later named Lieutenant of the Magistrate. In spite of occupying these administrative positions, Maldonado did not neglect his scientific observations.
In 1724, he returned to Riobamba and became the first mayor of Cabildo; subsequently, he was named Lieutenant of the Magistrate. Even though he held these administrative positions, Maldonado did not neglect his scientific observations.