Mike Smith

Carlsbad

Reporter at Carlsbad Current-Argus

Cover city and county government plus sports for Carlsbad Current-Argus

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West Bromwich school celebrating its best GCSE results ever!

Aug 22, 2024 | expressandstar.com | Mike Smith

Students at The Phoenix Collegiate are celebrating their examination results today, having attained the schools best ever GCSE results. Over 75 per cent of students received a pass at GCSE English and there were nine students with an average attainment above grade 8. Mike Smith Headteacher stated: "These results are testament to the hard work and dedication of our Year 11 students, but also that of our staff. The teaching team deliver fabulous lessons day in day out to all our students.
Former Carlsbad coach takes NMMI Broncos job

Jul 10, 2024 | artesianews.com | Mike Smith

By Mike Smith | El Rito MediaFormer Carlsbad High School head football coach Oliver Soukup has a new job with New Mexico Military Institute’s college football team. He was hired June 18 replacing former Bronco football coach Kurt Taufa’asau who resigned in May to become the new head coach at New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, according to a press from New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI).
Eddy Country Sheriff's race results

Jun 4, 2024 | currentargus.com | Mike Smith

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Carlsbad goes to the polls for the June 4 Primary Election

Jun 4, 2024 | currentargus.com | Adrian Hedden |Mike Smith

Editor's note: The Carlsbad Current-Argus will be updating this blog throughout the day. Please check back at www.currentargus.com for a look inside voting locations, early results and other election day happenings. Got an election day tip? Email [email protected]. 7 a.m.Polls opened at 7 a.m.Here's where you can go to vote in the June 4, 2024 Primary Election. Check out our guide for more information on local races.
Loving blanks Lordsburg, advances to second round of A-AA state softball playoffs

May 15, 2024 | currentargus.com | Mike Smith

For the second year in a row, the Loving High School softball team shut out Lordsburg in a huge way to advance to the next round of the A-AA state playoffs. Wednesday afternoon in Rio Rancho, the Falcons bats pounded the Mavericks 16-0 as the defending state champions prepare for the second round Thursday morning. Last season, Loving shutout Lordsburg 22-0 en route to a repeat championship in the state tournament.
2024 graduation ceremonies are coming up in Carlsbad, here's the schedule

Apr 21, 2024 | currentargus.com | Mike Smith

Preparations are in place for the Class of 2024 graduation ceremonies throughout Eddy County. Hundreds of high school, college undergraduate and graduate students will receive diplomas in May. Here's what you need to know to prepare to celebrate these students and their achievements.
Time to vote for your favorite Eddy County Prep Baseball Hero of the Week

Apr 15, 2024 | currentargus.com | Mike Smith

Each week during the high school sports season, the Current-Argus asks readers to vote on the Prep Hero of the Week Poll. This week readers can vote at www.currentargus.com for their favorite baseball hero. The poll closes at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday; the winner will be announced online Thursday. This week’s nominees:Gus Risher Carlsbad outfielder: He singled and drove in the tying run against Artesia on April 12. Fabian Hernandez Carlsbad third base: A past Prep Hero of the Week winner for pitching.
The poll results are in: See who got picked for best coffee in Carlsbad

Apr 8, 2024 | currentargus.com | Mike Smith

Full Send Coffee and Energy serves the best coffee in Carlsbad, according to Current-Argus readers who participated in a poll. Nearly 11,000 people voted in the poll to determine which place in Carlsbad has the best cup of java. Located at 206 S. Main St., Full Send received 46% of the votes, the most of any others. More:What is your favorite coffee spot in Carlsbad?
What is your favorite coffee spot in Carlsbad? Vote now in a Current-Argus poll

Apr 1, 2024 | currentargus.com | Mike Smith

Do you like your coffee hot or cold? How about light and sweet, or dark and strong? An artisanal cold brew, a quickly steamed espresso, or just a simple pot of joe? Carlsbad offers a variety of options no matter how you like your cup of java. More:As Carlsbad welcomes a new coffee shop, what's your favorite place for a cup of joe? Vote for your favorite coffee spot in CarlsbadThe Current-Argus wants to know who has the best coffee in the Carlsbad area. Please vote in our poll by 11:59 P.M. Friday.
Vote now for your favorite softball player in the Current-Argus Prep Hero of the Week poll

Mar 25, 2024 | currentargus.com | Mike Smith

Every week during the high school sports season, the Current-Argus asks readers to vote on the Prep Hero of the Week Poll. This week readers can vote at www.currentargus.com for their favorite softball hero. The poll closes at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday night; the winner will be announced online Thursday. This week’s nominees:Kalion Fuentes Carlsbad pitcher and outfielder: Through seven games this season she has a .435 batting average.