Causey, NM
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About Causey
- • Singer and songwriter, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, well-known in country music, was born in Causey.
- • The unique brand of storytelling through song is said to have blossomed in Causey's wide open spaces.
- • Early 20th-century homesteading and agriculture established Causey as a farming community.
- • A local legend claims a buried treasure lies hidden near the old schoolhouse site.
- • The Dust Bowl of the 1930s severely impacted Causey's agricultural economy and population.
- • Named for landowner J.P. Causey, the town was established around 1906.
- • With less than 50 people, its population is similar to a large family reunion.
- • At 4,429 feet, the elevation offers panoramic views of the high plains.
- • Agriculture, primarily farming and ranching, remains the backbone of the local economy.
- • Causey exudes a peaceful, quiet charm, a true escape from the fast-paced world.
- • The Amarillo Sod Poodles, a Double-A baseball team, are the closest pro sports team.
- • Nearby Clovis High School is known for its strong football program and state championships.