New Mexico Land Commissioner Calls for Probe of Epstein's Former Zorro Ranch

Allegations of buried bodies on the property prompt investigation request

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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New Mexico Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard has sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice and the New Mexico Department of Justice, calling for an investigation into the former Zorro Ranch previously owned by the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. The request comes after allegations surfaced in the latest release of Epstein documents that two girls may have been buried in the hills surrounding the property.

Why it matters

The Zorro Ranch was a controversial property associated with Epstein's alleged sex trafficking and abuse of minors. Any new evidence of potential crimes on the land could shed light on the full scope of Epstein's activities and help provide justice for his victims.

The details

According to Garcia Richard's letter, Epstein had leased state lands surrounding the former Zorro Ranch, but those leases were later terminated. The new allegations about potential buried bodies on the property emerged from the latest tranche of Epstein-related documents released by the U.S. Department of Justice.

  • The Zorro Ranch was previously owned by Jeffrey Epstein.
  • Epstein leased state lands surrounding the ranch, but those leases were later terminated.
  • The new allegations about potential buried bodies surfaced in the latest release of Epstein documents by the U.S. Department of Justice.

The players

Stephanie Garcia Richard

The New Mexico Land Commissioner who sent the letter requesting an investigation into the former Zorro Ranch.

Jeffrey Epstein

The late financier who previously owned the Zorro Ranch, which has been associated with his alleged sex trafficking and abuse of minors.

U.S. Department of Justice

The federal agency that released the latest tranche of Epstein-related documents, which contained the new allegations about potential buried bodies on the Zorro Ranch property.

New Mexico Department of Justice

The state agency that Stephanie Garcia Richard also called on to investigate the former Zorro Ranch.

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What’s next

The U.S. Department of Justice and New Mexico Department of Justice will decide whether to launch a formal investigation into the former Zorro Ranch based on the allegations outlined in the land commissioner's letter.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing efforts to uncover the full scope of Jeffrey Epstein's alleged crimes and provide justice for his victims, even years after his death. The new allegations about potential buried bodies on the Zorro Ranch property underscore the need for a thorough investigation into Epstein's activities in New Mexico.