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Ponietz

(4,234 posts)
Tue Feb 17, 2026, 04:47 AM Yesterday

New Mexico approves comprehensive probe of Epstein's Zorro Ranch

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/

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New Mexico approves comprehensive probe of Epstein's Zorro Ranch (Original Post) Ponietz Yesterday OP
The ranch is now owned by a wealthy Texan whose son works niyad 23 hrs ago #1
Yes. But, MeidasTouch had something the other day about Volaris 23 hrs ago #2
So what if Bill Richardson was involved. Prosecute all of them. travelingthrulife 17 hrs ago #11
Oh i agree. EVERY ONE OF THEM, i dont care who. Volaris 17 hrs ago #15
Like Clinton Jilly_in_VA 16 hrs ago #17
Richardson's dead. sop 13 hrs ago #26
travelingthrulife.......... Upthevibe 15 hrs ago #21
Bill Rebl2 11 hrs ago #30
It was sold to Epstein by former NM Gov. Bruce King, BadgerMom 15 hrs ago #20
Thank you! Volaris 15 hrs ago #23
And that wealthy texan, huffines, is now running for a state office. mwmisses4289 21 hrs ago #6
May this be a very deep dive resulting in very specific answers democrank 22 hrs ago #3
I want to see cadaver dogs and ground penetrating radar put to good use. Native 22 hrs ago #4
Yeah, there are some bodies buried there Farmer-Rick 19 hrs ago #9
Kash's Keyston Kops? Jilly_in_VA 16 hrs ago #18
At Ivana's grave too. Why did it require 10 pallbearers to carry her coffin containing travelingthrulife 17 hrs ago #12
Yeah, I've always thought that was hella fishy. YodaMom2 17 hrs ago #14
So-called? Aviation Pro 22 hrs ago #5
Drip, drip, drip, gush! TheRickles 21 hrs ago #7
I would love for them to get Ms Maxwell in a state prison if Dump pardons her. mdbl 20 hrs ago #8
They have tried to keep forensics teams off this black ops site for years ...it must be worse than the mansion or island JT45242 18 hrs ago #10
I hope NM breaks this nasty thing wide open. Clouds Passing 17 hrs ago #13
I hope Gov. Grisham insists on full disclosure of findings Bayard 16 hrs ago #16
Me too! Clouds Passing 9 hrs ago #32
Bring on the cadaver dogs Jilly_in_VA 16 hrs ago #19
Pronto! JudyM 15 hrs ago #22
We often use the term "where the bodies are buried" to represent something else other than real bodies... ashredux 15 hrs ago #24
K&R for visibility Evolve Dammit 13 hrs ago #25
Great idea as long as it's the state investigating and not the feds... Fil1957 12 hrs ago #27
There's a precedent... Roy Rolling 12 hrs ago #28
Actually, they mucked it up allowing Baldwin to walk -- failure to disclose potentially exculpatory evidence Ponietz 12 hrs ago #29
Investigation should be interesting Loisita123 10 hrs ago #31
Epstein tried his 'everything goes, but only rich people can join' approach in NM. Aussie105 6 hrs ago #33

Volaris

(11,563 posts)
2. Yes. But, MeidasTouch had something the other day about
Tue Feb 17, 2026, 06:02 AM
23 hrs ago

'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

(4,871 posts)
11. So what if Bill Richardson was involved. Prosecute all of them.
Tue Feb 17, 2026, 11:20 AM
17 hrs ago

Not his first time at sleezeballing.

Upthevibe

(10,129 posts)
21. travelingthrulife..........
Tue Feb 17, 2026, 01:22 PM
15 hrs ago

Bill Richardson died in 2023.

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

BadgerMom

(3,396 posts)
20. It was sold to Epstein by former NM Gov. Bruce King,
Tue Feb 17, 2026, 01:15 PM
15 hrs ago

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.

mwmisses4289

(3,699 posts)
6. And that wealthy texan, huffines, is now running for a state office.
Tue Feb 17, 2026, 07:27 AM
21 hrs ago

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

(12,451 posts)
3. May this be a very deep dive resulting in very specific answers
Tue Feb 17, 2026, 06:26 AM
22 hrs ago

since Bondi refuses to do her job.

Farmer-Rick

(12,552 posts)
9. Yeah, there are some bodies buried there
Tue Feb 17, 2026, 10:08 AM
19 hrs ago

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

They aren't done with the cover up.

travelingthrulife

(4,871 posts)
12. At Ivana's grave too. Why did it require 10 pallbearers to carry her coffin containing
Tue Feb 17, 2026, 11:22 AM
17 hrs ago

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

(165 posts)
14. Yeah, I've always thought that was hella fishy.
Tue Feb 17, 2026, 11:51 AM
17 hrs ago

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

JT45242

(3,951 posts)
10. They have tried to keep forensics teams off this black ops site for years ...it must be worse than the mansion or island
Tue Feb 17, 2026, 10:47 AM
18 hrs ago

must be horrific

Clouds Passing

(7,616 posts)
32. Me too!
Tue Feb 17, 2026, 07:27 PM
9 hrs ago

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

ashredux

(2,906 posts)
24. We often use the term "where the bodies are buried" to represent something else other than real bodies...
Tue Feb 17, 2026, 02:13 PM
15 hrs ago

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

Roy Rolling

(7,546 posts)
28. There's a precedent...
Tue Feb 17, 2026, 04:56 PM
12 hrs ago

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

Ponietz

(4,234 posts)
29. Actually, they mucked it up allowing Baldwin to walk -- failure to disclose potentially exculpatory evidence
Tue Feb 17, 2026, 05:13 PM
12 hrs ago

We need anything but that shit show.

Loisita123

(10 posts)
31. Investigation should be interesting
Tue Feb 17, 2026, 06:22 PM
10 hrs ago

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

(7,743 posts)
33. Epstein tried his 'everything goes, but only rich people can join' approach in NM.
Tue Feb 17, 2026, 10:22 PM
6 hrs ago

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

Simple!

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