Valverde was appointed acting governor of New Mexico in 1716, replacing Félix Martínez. Later, he was replaced in the same year by Juan Paez Hurtado, but regained the position in 1718.Martínez Laínez, Fernando and Canales Torres, Carlos (Fourth edition: September 2009). Banderas lejanas: La exploración, conquista y defensa por parte de España del Territorio de los actuales Estados Unidos (In Spanish: Far flags. The exploration, conquest and defense by Spain of the Territory of the present United States). Edaf. Page 228-229.
