New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez (D) is calling on survivors of Jeffrey Epstein to come forward as his office intensifies its investigation into the disgraced financier's former ranch near Santa Fe.
In a letter sent to victims last week and posted to social media on Tuesday, Torrez accused government officials of having “systematically disregarded” Epstein’s abuse, alleging that prior inquiries into his crimes were “deliberately stalled, abandoned, or compromised by the power” the convicted sex offender wielded.
“In New Mexico, we are determined to do better by survivors,” Torrez wrote. “I am committed to ensuring that Epstein’s heinous crimes are thoroughly investigated. We will follow the facts wherever they lead without fear or favor.”
The New Mexico Department of Justice launched its probe into the property—which Epstein owned from 1993 until his death in 2019—in March, with state police and sheriff’s deputies conducting a search of the ranch that month. The property, roughly 30 miles outside Santa Fe, was renamed from Zorro Ranch to Rancho de San Rafael after being purchased in 2023 by former Texas state Sen. Don Huffines (R), who also is the GOP nominee for Texas comptroller. Huffines has said he plans to turn it into a Christian retreat.
Reuters reported in February that the state Department of Justice is investigating an allegation that Epstein ordered the burial of two foreign girls’ bodies on the property. A department spokesperson confirmed at the time that it had requested an unredacted copy of a 2019 email containing that allegation from the federal Justice Department.
Torrez acknowledged the emotional toll on survivors, writing, “I know that sharing your story may take an emotional and physical toll.” He pledged that his office “will do everything in our power to treat your stories of abuse with care” and “will do everything within our authority under state law to protect your privacy and identity.”
The attorney general specifically asked victims of crimes committed by Epstein “or his enablers” in New Mexico to contact Sean Sullivan, the department’s special counsel, at [email protected] or (505)-670-1239.
Separately, a bipartisan special committee of New Mexico lawmakers has been formed to investigate the ranch. The panel is scheduled to hold a meeting on June 1 at the New Mexico State Capitol in Santa Fe, according to a legislative agenda.
This state-level probe adds to growing scrutiny of Epstein’s network. In Washington, House Oversight Chair James Comer is examining prediction markets for insider trading risks, while UK police have expanded their probe into Prince Andrew’s potential misconduct. The New Mexico investigation marks a significant push to hold enablers accountable at the state level.
