Monday, February 9, 2026- Newly released government files have cast fresh light on Jeffrey Epstein’s expansive Zorro Ranch near Santa Fe, New Mexico, revealing it as a central location in his network long after many of his other properties drew scrutiny.
The nearly 10,000‑acre estate, which Epstein acquired in the early 1990s, featured a large mansion, private airstrip, multiple guest facilities, and years of relative isolation that helped keep activities there largely out of public view. Survivors of Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell have testified that they were sexually abused at the ranch as teenagers, and at least some victims allege that the site was another hub for abuse within his broader network of exploitation.
Despite its significance, federal law enforcement did not conduct a full search of Zorro Ranch after Epstein’s arrest in 2019, a fact that has drawn criticism and raised questions about investigative gaps.
State authorities briefly opened a probe after his arrest, but that inquiry was paused at the request of federal prosecutors, leaving many allegations and leads unexplored for years. Some of the newly disclosed documents include photographs and correspondence that tie locations on the property to accounts of abuse and visits by prominent people, though not all details have been independently verified.
The ranch was sold by Epstein’s estate in 2023, and debate continues in New Mexico about how to confront its legacy. Lawmakers in the state have proposed creating a “truth commission” to investigate what happened at Zorro Ranch and to ensure that the full scope of alleged abuse and institutional oversights is publicly examined. The files and ensuing political efforts underscore a growing demand for accountability and clarity about one of the most shadowy chapters in Epstein’s history.
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