New Mexico Reopens Investigation Into Jeffrey Epstein’s Infamous Ranch

Authorities in New Mexico have reopened a long-dormant investigation into alleged illegal activities at the infamous ranch formerly owned by sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez made the announcement on Thursday, following the US Justice Department’s recent release of over 3.5 million government documents related to Epstein.

The Attorney General indicated that the state would revisit a previous FBI probe into the "Zorro Ranch," which was abruptly shut down in 2019 at the request of federal prosecutors. The ranch, spanning over 26,000 square feet, is believed to have been a key location for Epstein's illicit operations.

Epstein’s close ties with global power players, including President Donald Trump and various foreign governments, have long been under scrutiny. Critics have questioned whether these high-level connections protected him from justice for decades. Despite being convicted of soliciting minors in 2008, Epstein served only 13 months under a controversial plea deal.

Following his re-arrest in 2019, Epstein was found dead in a Manhattan federal prison cell in what was ruled a suicide. Local lawmakers are now pushing for transparency, questioning why Epstein was never registered as a sex offender in New Mexico. A newly formed fact-finding commission held its first meeting this week to investigate potential systemic failures.