School district looks to boost attendance with car giveaway

FARMINGTON, N.M. (AP) – A school district in northwestern New Mexico is hoping to cut down on truancy by giving students the opportunity to win a free car.
The Farmington Daily Times reported Tuesday that the Bloomfield School District will include students from its two high schools who have a perfect attendance record for the year in a drawing to win one of two vehicles – a 2007 Ford Mustang or a 2007 Ford Focus.
The district saw its graduation rates from both schools go up last sch