ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO – State investigators have searched the former Zorro Ranch once owned by Jeffrey Epstein, according to the New Mexico Department of Justice. Officials confirmed the operation took place after allegations resurfaced involving possible illegal activity connected to the property.
The renewed scrutiny centers on a 2019 anonymous email sent to an Albuquerque radio host. The sender—claiming to be a former staffer at the ranch—alleged that two foreign girls were buried near the property and referenced videos said to depict sexual activity, though no footage was ever provided. The host forwarded the message to the FBI but reported never receiving a response.
The email resurfaced after being included in publicly released “Epstein files,” prompting New Mexico Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard to call on state and federal prosecutors to investigate the claims. She noted that the state had been leasing land near the ranch to Epstein’s company until she canceled those leases in 2019 following his death.
The surrounding land spans roughly 1,200 acres and has remained unused since the leases were revoked. Garcia Richard said the state is considering future possibilities for the property, including conservation or creating a memorial for victims. She emphasized that New Mexicans deserve clarity about what may have occurred on the ranch.
Officials with the Attorney General’s Office stated they take the allegations seriously but require more information before taking further action. No details were provided regarding what investigators found during the search.
