New Mexico lawmakers launch probe into Epstein’s Zorro Ranch

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffFebruary 17, 2026 at 10:36 AM

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In February 2026, New Mexico lawmakers unanimously approved a bipartisan "truth commission" to investigate Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch, located south of Santa Fe. The commission, comprised of four members, will interview victims and local residents regarding allegations of sex trafficking and abuse at the property. The investigation aims to uncover the full extent of the crimes committed and identify any individuals who were complicit. An initial update is expected in July, with a comprehensive report due by the end of the year. The probe follows the release of previously unpublicized files related to Epstein and seeks to establish safeguards to prevent similar crimes in the future. Epstein purchased the 7,600-acre ranch in 1993.

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United States 30% New York 40% Bruce King 40% Melanie Stansbury 50% Santa Fe ×250% House of Representatives 60% New Mexico ×480% Zorro Ranch ×285% Jeffrey Epstein ×490%

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