New Mexico approves comprehensive probe of Epstein's Zorro Ranch

[Ponietz]

Source: Reuters

SANTA FE, Feb 16 (Reuters) - New Mexico lawmakers on Monday passed legislation to launch what they said was the first full investigation into what happened at Zorro Ranch, where the late U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is accused of trafficking and sexually assaulting girls and women.

A bipartisan committee will seek testimony from survivors of alleged sexual abuse at the ranch, located about 30 miles south of Santa Fe, the state capital. Legislators are also urging local residents to testify.

Epstein died in what was ruled a suicide in a New York jail in 2019 while facing federal sex trafficking charges.

The so-called truth commission, comprising four lawmakers, seeks to identify ranch guests and state officials who may have known what was going on at the 7,600-acre property, or taken part in alleged sexual abuse in its hacienda-style mansion and guest houses.

Read more: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/new-mexico-approves-comprehensive-probe-epsteins-zorro-ranch-2026-02-17/

[niyad]

1. The ranch is now owned by a wealthy Texan whose son works

for krasnov.

[Volaris]

2. Yes. But, MeidasTouch had something the other day about

'Epstien bought that ranch from the former gov before he died.'

Soooo...Bill Richardson?
That tracks, since Virginia Roberts states in her book that Bill was one of the men she was trafficked to.

Good for the investigation, but don't be shocked what they find, is all I'm sayin.

[travelingthrulife]

11. So what if Bill Richardson was involved. Prosecute all of them.

Not his first time at sleezeballing.

[Volaris]

15. Oh i agree. EVERY ONE OF THEM, i dont care who.

[Jilly_in_VA]

17. Like Clinton

He's no longer a politician. In fact, I think he's dead. So bring it on!

[sop]

26. Richardson's dead.

[Upthevibe]

21. travelingthrulife..........

Bill Richardson died in 2023.

BUT it shouldn't matter who's been involved in this depravity! Republican, Democrat, Independent, or whatever.

[Rebl2]

30. Bill

Richardson died several years ago

[BadgerMom]

20. It was sold to Epstein by former NM Gov. Bruce King,

a Democrat who served three terms.

Unlike Gov./Secy. Richardson, I don’t think Gov. King has appeared in the files.

Just keeping us fact-based.

[Volaris]

23. Thank you!

[mwmisses4289]

6. And that wealthy texan, huffines, is now running for a state office.

Gotta tell ya, seeing him in his ads, he is one creepy looking dude.


Edited to add: lol, I had to edit auto correct. It had changed huffines to puffiness, lol!

[democrank]

3. May this be a very deep dive resulting in very specific answers

since Bondi refuses to do her job.

[Native]

4. I want to see cadaver dogs and ground penetrating radar put to good use.

[Farmer-Rick]

9. Yeah, there are some bodies buried there

I'm surprised this ranch hasn't been swarmed by the FBI.....yet.

They aren't done with the cover up.

[Jilly_in_VA]

18. Kash's Keyston Kops?

You're kidding, right?

[travelingthrulife]

12. At Ivana's grave too. Why did it require 10 pallbearers to carry her coffin containing

her ashes?
Very strange she died by falling down the stairs the day before she was to testify against Trump-Epstein Sex Trafficking and Blackmail, Inc.

[YodaMom2]

14. Yeah, I've always thought that was hella fishy.

The timing of her “fall” was just toooooo convenient.

[Aviation Pro]

5. So-called?

Fuck you.

[TheRickles]

7. Drip, drip, drip, gush!

[mdbl]

8. I would love for them to get Ms Maxwell in a state prison if Dump pardons her.

[JT45242]

10. They have tried to keep forensics teams off this black ops site for years ...it must be worse than the mansion or island

must be horrific

[Clouds Passing]

13. I hope NM breaks this nasty thing wide open.

[Bayard]

16. I hope Gov. Grisham insists on full disclosure of findings

[Clouds Passing]

32. Me too!

The NM Dems will lose in Nov to the gqp if they don't get on this case hard and fast.

[Jilly_in_VA]

19. Bring on the cadaver dogs

the whole nine yards! Let 'er rip! Wide open and SOON!

[JudyM]

22. Pronto!

[ashredux]

24. We often use the term "where the bodies are buried" to represent something else other than real bodies...

But in this case, I’ll lay my money on finding remains on the ranch grounds

[Evolve Dammit]

25. K&R for visibility

[Fil1957]

27. Great idea as long as it's the state investigating and not the feds...

[Roy Rolling]

28. There's a precedent...

New Mexico investigators need to do a thorough search just like they did for the accidental shooting involving Alec Baldwin.

[Ponietz]

29. Actually, they mucked it up allowing Baldwin to walk -- failure to disclose potentially exculpatory evidence

We need anything but that shit show.

[Loisita123]

31. Investigation should be interesting

Retired State of New Mexico Environment Department regulator here. I've driven past the entrance to the Zorro Ranch( sorry I don't know it's new name) many times and wondered about its liquid waste discharge permit.

The floor plans that are required for the permit should be on file with the state, unless they've been removed/destroyed.

Maybe find the contractors who wired it for audio and video for the blackmailing. Not sure if Gov. King had a structure already on site and maybe the new owner used those permits. Very possible that Governor Richardson "smoothed" things over. Might be interesting to talk with the actual inspector or regulator who approved it, under oath.

Houses over 3 bedrooms are supposed to have a different permit and subject to greater scrutiny. Have to wonder if any of that happened.
Just wondering, from a jaded regulator.

[Aussie105]

33. Epstein tried his 'everything goes, but only rich people can join' approach in NM.

Decided it was too close to possible investigation, so he bought an island.
And moved his 'fun house' there.

Simple!