Santa Fe, New Mexico — New Mexico lawmakers have launched a sweeping investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s former Zorro Ranch, seeking to examine allegations that the late financier trafficked and abused girls and young women at the sprawling property outside the state capital.
According to reporting by Axios, the New Mexico House unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution creating a special investigatory subcommittee, described by sponsors as a “Truth Commission.” State Rep. Andrea Romero (D-Santa Fe) said it is “critical” to uncover what happened at the ranch and provide a platform for survivors.
Epstein owned the 7,600-acre property from 1993 until his 2019 death in a New York jail cell while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges. The ranch appears numerous times in Justice Department files released publicly, and Epstein accuser Annie Farmer testified in 2021 that abuse occurred there.
A prior New Mexico criminal investigation concluded in 2019 without charges. The new panel is empowered to investigate alleged criminal activity and public corruption and may seek testimony from survivors. Lawmakers are also considering potential changes to statutes of limitations.
The ranch is now owned by the family of Texas political candidate Don Huffines, who has said they would cooperate with any lawful inquiry.
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