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14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Court battle looms after ethics board rules Bernalillo County treasurer broke conduct code with hire
May 13—Bernalillo County Treasurer Tim Eichenberg violated the code of conduct when he hired former County Clerk Linda Stover the day after her term ended, according to a Tuesday ruling from a county ethics board. However, the Bernalillo County Code of Conduct Review Board left the door open to Eichenberg's argument, contending that he is bound to state law — not county ordinance — when choosing who he hires as deputy county treasurer. The review board said they could not rule on that argument because they lacked the jurisdiction to do so. "The ruling in today's Code of Conduct hearing upholds the integrity of Bernalillo County's Code of Conduct Ordinance," County Commission Chair Eric Olivas said in a statement. "The Code of Conduct is specifically designed to guide our ethical behavior as public servants to maximize the public trust in government and ensure accountability and transparency. Elected officials must wait one year after their term ends to enter into a contract or paid position with the county." The County's Code of Conduct, which is meant to limit the possibility of corruption and promote fairness, calls for a "cooling off" period that prohibits elected officials from holding positions in the government for up to a year after their term. But Eichenberg ignored that rule when he hired Stover on Jan. 1, 2025. Stover was elected clerk in 2016 and served the maximum two terms allowed. She left the office on Dec. 31, 2024, and was hired by Eichenberg the next day with an annual salary of $128,265, according to the county's transparency page. The county manager's office declined an opportunity to comment on the matter. The ruling sends the issue to the county manager's office to review the hiring decision, even as a separate process plays out in district court. Eichenberg told the Journal that he was disappointed that the review board could not consider state law or some of Stover's arguments. "I'm grateful to the board that they recognize that the district court will need to fix this," Eichenberg said. Eichenberg has challenged the county ordinance's authority in 2nd Judicial District Court on two fronts after the County Commission sent the matter to the conduct review board earlier this year. First, he argued that a 3-2 vote in December 2024 to repeal a portion of the code of conduct ordinance should have nullified the ordinance. The reason the "cooling off" period is still on the books is because the County Commission contends that the measure needed a vote of at least 4-1 to repeal. Eichenberg's second argument is that state law supersedes county law. Eichenberg pointed out in his lawsuit that the state constitution permits all elected county officials to hire deputies. Further, he argues that other court rulings have found that county laws, particularly those around merit systems, cannot infringe on this permission. That's a point that the New Mexico Department of Justice agrees with, according to a 2024 opinion issued by Attorney General Raúl Torrez. Eichenberg has asked a district judge to weigh the matter and decide who's right. A hearing in that case has not yet been scheduled. Eichenberg confirmed to the Journal that Stover has remained a part of his team despite the ongoing dispute. The Conduct Review Board's decision is not final until they send a written order to the county manager. A county spokesperson said that should happen by May 28.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Business
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Church wants property back that it donated for inclusive playground
Apr. 16—Everyday Sunshine Park, a planned inclusive playground, is looking for a new location before work on it began after a church backed out of the project. Grace Life Church requested the city return 30,000 square feet of its property at 1311 19th Ave. S.E., behind Oak Park Elementary School, that it donated for a special needs park in 2023, Community Development Manager Allen Stover told the City Council at Monday's work session. The City Council will vote at its 10 a.m. April 21 meeting on signing the deed back over to the church. Stover said he and former Parks and Recreation Director Jason Lake met with Grace Life representatives several times before Lake retired in February. "The church has had a turnover in pastors, and they just have a desire not to put the park next to their church," Stover said. He said Grace Life originally kept a piece of the land north of the church, which they proposed swapping with the donated land, but he and Lake "didn't think that property was conducive to what we wanted to do." Part of the problem with this property is it's adjacent to a private property owner, Stover said. "We just felt like the best thing to do would be just to give the deed back to them," Stover said. Jeff Sharp, director of the Everyday Sunshine nonprofit, has been working with the city on the project since 2019. "There have been all kinds of hiccups, delays or whatever, that I think the trustees of the church decided to request that the land that they donated just be given back to them," Sharp said. Grace Life pastor Parker Smith said Tuesday that he "doesn't have a comment at this time" on the proposed Everyday Sunshine Park. At an estimated cost of roughly $2 million, the planned park's funding comes from a combination of public and private resources. The city allocated $168,555 in Community Development Block Grant funds to pay for the architect, site work, a parking lot and signage. The grant paid Schoel-Markland Architecture's $85,000 design fee. Stover said what they have spent to this point is basically just on plans on Everyday Sunshine, and they're working with Sharp to see if they can find another location. "We could either help him or give him (Sharp) the plans that are generated for this park," Stover said. Sharp said a "good bit" of the equipment has been purchased or the nonprofit received a pledge to pay for equipment. "The biggest step would be to get a grant to pay for the rubberized, soft wheelchair surface that would be under the playground equipment," Sharp said. Sharp said he feels Everyday Sunshine did its part toward establishing an inclusive park, so it's up to city officials to find a location. Stover and Sharp have looked at a couple of locations, including the city's Jesse Lewis Smith and AC Banks parks. Stover said they particularly like the 3-acre Jesse L. Smith Park, located at 102 Somerville Road N.E., because of its size, "but we're not sure if that's going to work out." Sharp said city officials told him that a decision on the park will now have to wait until the City Council appoints a new Parks and Recreation director. The application period for Parks and Recreation director recently closed. Human Resources Director Richelle Sandlin said the city received 73 applications for the opening. She said she has not gone through the applications yet, so she can present them to the council for consideration. — or 256-340-2432
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Business
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enCore Energy Education Society and Texas A&M University-Kingsville Establish the Dr. Dennis Stover Fellowship; Investing in the Next Generation
NASDAQ:EUTSXV: DALLAS, April 3, 2025 /CNW/ - enCore Energy (NASDAQ: EU) (TSXV: EU) (the "Company" or "enCore"), is proud to announce the establishment of the Dr. Dennis Stover Fellowship at Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK) through the enCore Energy Education Society. This new fellowship honors Dennis Stover, PhD, a Director of enCore Energy and a pioneering developer of In-Situ Recovery (ISR) uranium extraction technology, a process that remains essential to the nuclear industry today. In recognition of his contributions, the enCore Energy Education Society has partnered with TAMUK's Frank H. Dotterweich College of Engineering and the Wayne H. King Department of Chemical and Natural Gas Engineering to provide financial support for outstanding graduate students pursuing a master's degree in chemical engineering. Dr. Dennis Stover's continuing five-decade career in uranium extraction and nuclear energy has helped shape the industry, advancing safe and sustainable fuel solutions. His professional journey in nuclear engineering began in South Texas, home to the first commercial ISR operation in the United States at the Clay West uranium project in 1975. His work continues to this day as he leads the advancement and improved efficiencies of wellfield development and plant operations at enCore's Alta Mesa Project. While his work has spanned multiple states and countries, South Texas has remained the foundation of his hands-on experience and lasting professional relationships. Dr. Stover has long recognized Texas A&M University–Kingsville as a leading educational force in the uranium industry—not only in South Texas, but across the nation. Its engineering and geologic graduates have made significant contributions to the success of ISR uranium projects, and their impact continues to shape the future of clean energy. Dr. Dennis Stover, Director of enCore Energy, stated: "I am honored that enCore Energy and the enCore Energy Education Society have chosen to support students at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, where so many talented engineers have begun their journeys. Education is the foundation of innovation, and I hope this fellowship will inspire and empower future generations of engineers to advance nuclear technology, just as I was once inspired. Investing in young minds is investing in the future of clean energy, and I am grateful to play a role in that legacy." Dr. James Palmer, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at TAMUK, stated: "Recruiting and retaining outstanding graduate students is essential to the continued growth and success of our Chemical Engineering program. The generosity of Dr. Dennis Stover's friends and family in establishing this endowment will provide exceptional opportunities for our master's students, empowering them to excel in their studies and research. This gift not only honors Dr. Stover's continuing legacy but also reinforces the strength and future of the chemical engineering program for generations to come." The Dr. Dennis Stover Fellowship is a merit-based fellowship designed to support students demonstrating academic excellence, leadership potential, and a commitment to advancing engineering and nuclear technologies. The Dr. Dennis Stover Fellowship is originally funded by an initial $120,000 endowment from the enCore Energy Education Society, which has received financial support from enCore Energy Corp, Boss Energy Ltd and supporting companies and colleagues. About the enCore Energy Education SocietyThe enCore Education Society is a Texas corporation with a 501(3)(c) application pending with the IRS. The Society is focused on providing financial resources for high school, college and university students pursuing an education in trades and professions necessary for the In-Situ Recovery ("ISR") uranium extraction process providing the fuel for nuclear energy. The enCore Energy Education Society and the TAMUK Foundation welcome contributions to support the Dr. Dennis Stover Fellowship. To make a donation directly to the fellowship, visit and designate your gift to the Dr. Dennis Stover Fellowship or contact the enCore Energy Education Society, contact info@ About enCore Energy Energy Corp., America's Clean Energy Company™, is committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable fuel for nuclear energy as the only United States uranium company with multiple Central Processing Plants in operation. The enCore team is led by industry experts with extensive knowledge and experience in all aspects of In-Situ Recovery ("ISR") uranium operations and the nuclear fuel cycle. enCore solely utilizes ISR for uranium extraction, a well-known and proven technology co-developed by the leaders at enCore Energy. Following upon enCore's demonstrated success in South Texas, future projects in enCore's planned project pipeline include the Dewey-Burdock project in South Dakota and the Gas Hills project in Wyoming. The Company holds other assets including non-core assets and proprietary databases. enCore is committed to working with local communities and indigenous governments to create positive impact from corporate developments. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements:Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. The securities referenced herein have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act") or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for account or benefit of, U.S. Persons (as defined in Regulation S under the 1933 Act) unless registered under the 1933 Act and applicable state securities laws, or an exemption from such registration requirements is available. This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Canadian securities laws that are based on management's current expectations, assumptions, and beliefs. Forward-looking statements can often be identified by such words as "expects", "plans", "believes", "intends", "continue", "potential", "remains", and similar expressions or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases, or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", or "will" be taken. Forward-looking statements and information that are not statements of historical fact include, but are not limited to, any information relating to statements regarding future or potential extraction, and any other statements regarding future expectations, beliefs, goals or prospects, statements regarding the success of current and future ISR operations, including projects in our pipeline, our accelerated wellfield development and uranium extraction plans, the ability to complete and expected timing of completion of permitting, the ability and timing of recruiting a new qualified chief executive officer should be considered forward looking statements. All such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and forward-looking statements are subject to important risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company's ability to control or predict, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward looking statement, including those described in greater detail in our filings with the SEC and on SEDAR+, particularly those described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, annual information from and MD&A. Forward-looking statements necessarily involve known and unknown risks, including, without limitation, risks associated with assumptions regarding timing and schedule of the projects, general economic conditions; adverse industry events; future legislative and regulatory developments; the ability of enCore to implement its business strategies; and other risks. A number of important factors could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those indicated or implied by such forward-looking statements, including without limitation exploration and development risks, changes in commodity prices, access to skilled personnel, the results of exploration and development activities; extraction risks; uninsured risks; regulatory risks; defects in title; the availability of materials and equipment, timeliness of government approvals and unanticipated environmental impacts on operations; litigation risks; risks posed by the economic and political environments in which the Company operates and intends to operate; increased competition; assumptions regarding market trends and the expected demand and desires for the Company's products and proposed products; adverse market conditions, the failure to satisfy ongoing regulatory requirements and factors relating to forward looking statements listed above. 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Yahoo
01-04-2025
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Man to serve 10 years in prison for stabbing Safe Passage ambassador near DC high school
WASHINGTON () — A man will serve 10 years in prison after he stabbed a Safe Passage Ambassador multiple times near a high school in D.C. last year, said the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia (). The USADC announced Friday, March 28, that 43-year-old Roy Stover was sentenced to 120 months in prison. In February 2025, Stover pleaded guilty to assault with intent to kill at the D.C. Superior Court. Government evidence revealed that on June 5, 2024, a worker for , a program that supports students' travel safety to and from school, was standing at his post on 45th and Meade Street NE near Ron Brown High School when Stover approached him. Court docs: Man confesses to stabbing, strangling, killing 87-year-old grandmother in Potomac According to the USADC, Stover began yelling and cursing at the man. That's when Stover took out a knife and swung it at the man's leg, causing him to fall. Once on the ground, Stover continued to stab the man six times in his chest, back and leg. After the incident, neighbors found the man and called 911. He was taken to the hospital, where he was treated for multiple stab wounds. Ring camera video from a home nearby captured the stabbing and identified Stover as the attacker. The attorney's office noted that Stover and the victim did not know each other. About a month later, Stover was arrested and has been in custody since then. On Friday, a judge also ordered Stover to serve three years of supervised probation upon his release. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Politics
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NH Democratic Party chair Ray Buckley faces two challengers for his job
CONCORD — New Hampshire Democratic Party Chair Ray Buckley is being challenged by party members who say it's time for a change. Buckley, who is serving his ninth two-year term, is being challenged by Newmarket resident Jonathan Kiper, who ran unsuccessfully for governor in 2024, and Mat Stover, chair of the Rockingham County Democratic Committee. With Buckley leading the party, Democrats in 2024 continued their streak of sweeping New Hampshire's federal delegation seats with U.S. House victories by Rep. Chris Pappas and new Rep. Maggie Goodlander. The U.S. Senate seats for the state have long been held by Democratic Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan. However, Republicans have dominated control of the state government in recent years. Gov. Kelly Ayotte won election over Democrat Joyce Craig in 2024, replacing four-term Republican Gov. Chris Sununu, who didn't seek re-election. Republicans also increased their majorities in the state Senate and House, and maintained a 4-1 majority on the Executive Council. The New Hampshire Democratic Party officer election will be held Saturday, March 15, voted by the 280-plus members of the Democratic State Committee, according to the party. Here's a look at the candidates and how Buckley is responding to the challenge: Stover, a Chester resident, said he decided to run because he wants to reflect the thoughts of the 286,000 registered New Hampshire Democrats who would like to see state elections won by their party. "We have lost the past five elections in a row," Stover said, referring to the governor's office. "The federal delegation does great and has won the past five elections. I want to unite the party and have plans to win. I want us to have a majority in the House and Senate and be in a position to make life better and safer for the 1.4 million people who live in our state. We want to be inclusive, and we want to embrace all of our voters." Stover said, if elected, he sees the role of the Democratic leadership as supporting voters, volunteers and candidates. "We want to be able to afford to live here; we want better health care, a good public education, good jobs and access to childcare," he said. "We want our property taxes to be lower. Instead, under Sununu, we saw cuts to the business and industry tax, interest and dividends tax and the rooms and meals tax. If not for that, we could have worked on our property taxes." Asked how he became chair of the Rockingham County Dems, Stover had a good story. "Larry Drake was chairman for 11 years," said Stover. "One day, about two years ago, Larry looked at me and said, 'I am ready to stop doing this, and now you are going to do it.'" Stover said he has been in politics since elementary school, when he collected "Dollars for Democrats" with his mother. In Chester he serves, or has served on the school board, the budget committee and trustee of the trust funds. "In junior high school, I was the deputy manager of our McCarthy for President in Montgomery," Stover said. "I worked in government affairs for several companies and did some stuff on the Hill. I guess politics has always been a part of my life." Jonathan Kiper ran for governor in 2024, placing third in the Democratic primary behind winner Joyce Craig and runner-up Cinde Warmington. Kiper, who owns Jonny Boston's International Restaurant in Newmarket, said he is running for the state Democratic leadership position because he thinks the party is being mismanaged. He said he wants to correct that and make it easier for candidates seeking office. "I just ran for governor, and I was shocked at the roadblocks our party throws in the way of candidates," said Kiper. "When I asked for voter rolls, I was given a price of $75,000. That is ridiculous. I checked with other states and California's was a mere $500, for the entire state. No one in the entire country asks for that. So, to run, a candidate faces that expense plus the money they need to run their own campaign." Kiper said his campaign ended up going town to town, city to city, to get the needed Democratic voter rolls. He said the federal delegation pays for its own voter rolls, shared with each candidate. "Why is the state making it harder, instead of easier to run?" Kiper said. "New Hampshire has not been able to elect really good and worthy Democrats because I believe the (state party) focuses more on making money than electing candidates." If he is elected, Kiper said, that will change. "We will not charge candidates for voter rolls," he said. "The party will be more transparent and there will be better cooperation between county and state officials. We will focus on kitchen table issues like the economy, housing and the homeless. That's my goal." "It's an exciting time to be a Democrat," said Buckley. "I think our future is bright. We do all we can and there is great opportunity for people to get involved. I became involved in politics as a kid, at a time when New Hampshire was a deep red state. I watched as Democratic competition brought us to a purple state and we will continue to work to make it a blue state." Buckley was first elected to his role as chair of the party in 2007. Before that, he held a seat for many years in the New Hampshire House. "We have held the congressional delegation seats since 2016," Buckley said. "I am proud of that. I am looking forward to focusing hard on our state seats." Asked to respond to his opponents' charge that the party is stagnant, losing state seats over and over, Buckley said, "We offer our support to all of our candidates. We can build the platform, but it is up to them to craft their message, up to them to win the race."" Chair: Ray Buckley (incumbent), Jon Kiper, Mat Stover. First Vice Chair: Maura Sullivan (current second vice chair), Tony Labrance, Caitlin Rollo (current treasurer). Second Vice Chair: Donovan Fenton, Manny Espitia. Secretary: Maitri Chittidi (incumbent) Treasurer: Wayne Haubner This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: NH Democratic Party chair Ray Buckley faces challengers for his job
