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By the People, for the People
New Mexico Prosecutors Search Jeffrey Epstein's Former Zorro Ranch
Authorities reopen investigation into alleged sexual abuse and sex trafficking at the secluded property.
Published on Mar. 10, 2026
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State investigators in New Mexico have begun searching the former Zorro Ranch of the late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The ranch, located about 30 miles south of Santa Fe, was previously owned by Epstein and is now under new ownership. Authorities are examining the property for potential evidence of sexual abuse and sex trafficking that may have occurred there.
Why it matters
Epstein's Zorro Ranch has long been the subject of allegations of sexual misconduct, but the case was previously closed in 2019 at the request of federal prosecutors in New York. The reopening of the investigation by the New Mexico Attorney General's office suggests new evidence or information has come to light that warrants further examination of the property and Epstein's activities there.
The details
The search of the Zorro Ranch is being conducted with the cooperation of the current owners, who purchased the property in 2023 after it was sold by Epstein's estate. New Mexico state legislators have also established a new commission to look into past activities at the ranch. Epstein died by suicide in a Manhattan jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal charges of sexually abusing and trafficking dozens of underage girls.
- The search of the Zorro Ranch began on Monday, March 10, 2026.
- The initial New Mexico case against Epstein was closed in 2019 at the request of federal prosecutors in New York.
- Epstein purchased the Zorro Ranch in 1993 from former Democratic Governor Bruce King.
- The Zorro Ranch was sold by Epstein's estate in 2023, with the proceeds going toward creditors.
- Epstein died by suicide in a Manhattan jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal charges.
The players
Raúl Torrez
The Attorney General of New Mexico who has reopened the investigation into Epstein's Zorro Ranch.
Jeffrey Epstein
The late financier and sex offender who previously owned the Zorro Ranch in New Mexico.
Bruce King
The former Democratic Governor of New Mexico who sold the Zorro Ranch to Epstein in 1993.
Don Huffines
The family of the Republican candidate for Texas state comptroller who purchased the Zorro Ranch in 2023 after it was sold by Epstein's estate.
What’s next
The new commission established by New Mexico state legislators will continue to investigate past activities at the Zorro Ranch, and prosecutors have indicated they will keep the public informed as the investigation progresses.
The takeaway
The reopening of the investigation into Epstein's Zorro Ranch in New Mexico underscores the ongoing efforts to uncover the full extent of the late financier's alleged sexual abuse and trafficking activities, even years after his death. The cooperation of the current property owners and the establishment of a new state commission suggest authorities are determined to pursue any leads that could shed light on potential crimes committed at the secluded ranch.
