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New Mexico Department of Justice
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Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch becomes investigation focus csmonitor.com 2 days ago 9 facts
claimThe New Mexico Department of Justice investigation into Jeffrey Epstein is focused on potential criminal charges, whereas the New Mexico truth commission's goal is to provide a public account of events over a 26-year period.
claimDon Huffines has cooperated with the New Mexico Department of Justice's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
claimThe truth commission has the authority to refer evidence to the New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ) to assist in potential prosecutions.
measurementThe investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's activities in New Mexico is funded by a $2 million allocation from a 2022 $15 million settlement between the New Mexico Department of Justice and Jeffrey Epstein’s banks.
claimDemocratic State Representative Andrea Romero chairs a truth commission that is working alongside the New Mexico Department of Justice, though the two investigations are separate entities.
measurementThe New Mexico Department of Justice allocated $2 million from the 2022 settlement with Jeffrey Epstein's banks to fund the investigation into his activities.
measurementThe New Mexico Department of Justice's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein is funded by a $15 million settlement reached in 2022 between the NMDOJ and Jeffrey Epstein's banks.
claimThe New Mexico truth commission has the authority to refer evidence to the New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ) to assist in potential prosecutions.
claimThe New Mexico Department of Justice investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's activities is focused on potential criminal charges, whereas the truth commission's goal is to provide a public account of events over a 26-year period.
Epstein's Zorro Ranch Searched in Criminal Investigation - TIME time.com Mar 10, 2026 3 facts
claimThe investigation into Zorro Ranch is being conducted by the New Mexico Department of Justice, the New Mexico State Police, and the Sandoval County Sheriff’s Office.
claimThe New Mexico Department of Justice launched a renewed investigation into Zorro Ranch in February 2026 following the release of millions of files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
claimThe current owners of Zorro Ranch are cooperating with the New Mexico Department of Justice investigation.
Statement from New Mexico Department of Justice Spokesperson ... nmdoj.gov 3 facts
claimThe current owners of the Zorro Ranch property cooperated with the New Mexico Department of Justice by granting access for the search.
claimThe criminal investigation by the New Mexico Department of Justice concerns allegations of illegal activity that occurred at Jeffrey Epstein's ranch prior to his death in 2019.
claimThe New Mexico Department of Justice is seeking credible information from the public regarding events that occurred in New Mexico related to the investigation.
How Epstein lured girls to his Zorro Ranch and kept authorities away nbcnews.com Mar 14, 2026 3 facts
claimA spokesperson for Don Huffines stated that he is fully cooperating with the New Mexico Department of Justice to facilitate an investigation into potential wrongdoing by the property’s former owner, Jeffrey Epstein.
claimThe New Mexico Department of Justice and a truth commission of four state lawmakers have launched investigations into Zorro Ranch.
claimNew Mexico officials hope that the New Mexico Department of Justice’s investigation and a new truth commission will clarify the history of Zorro Ranch, determine if further prosecutions are possible, and lead to changes in state laws.
The Secrets of Zorro Ranch: Jeffrey Epstein's ties to New Mexico koat.com 6 days ago 3 facts
claimThe New Mexico Department of Justice stated that the search of the San Rafael Ranch was related to possible criminal activity that occurred during Jeffrey Epstein's ownership.
claimOfficials with the New Mexico Department of Justice searched the San Rafael Ranch property following calls for an investigation by protesters.
claimThe New Mexico Department of Justice launched an investigation into Zorro Ranch.
NM Department of Justice, police search former Zorro Ranch owned ... sourcenm.com Mar 9, 2026 3 facts
claimNew Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez and the New Mexico Department of Justice announced a criminal investigation into activities that occurred at Zorro Ranch prior to Jeffrey Epstein's death in 2019.
claimThe New Mexico Department of Justice launched a digital tipline for individuals to submit credible information regarding Zorro Ranch and Jeffrey Epstein's activities in New Mexico.
claimThe New Mexico Department of Justice issued a statement requesting that the public avoid the Zorro Ranch area and cease flying drones overhead to prevent interference with the ongoing law enforcement operation.
US authorities search Jeffrey Epstein's former ranch - DW.com dw.com Mar 10, 2026 2 facts
quoteThe New Mexico Department of Justice stated: "This search is part of the criminal investigation [...] into allegations of illegal activity at Epstein's ranch prior to Epstein's 2019 death."
quoteThe New Mexico Department of Justice stated: "will continue to keep the public appropriately informed, support the survivors, and follow the facts wherever they lead."
new Epstein files shed light on his sprawling ranch outside Santa Fe theguardian.com Feb 9, 2026 2 facts
claimAs of February 2026, there are no active state or local criminal investigations into activities at Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch, according to the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office and the New Mexico Department of Justice.
claimAccording to local prosecutors at the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office and the state Department of Justice, there are no active state or local criminal investigations into events that occurred at Zorro Ranch.
State investigators search Zorro Ranch as part of new probe into ... abqjournal.com Mar 9, 2026 2 facts
claimInvestigators with the New Mexico Department of Justice, the New Mexico State Police, and the Sandoval County Sheriff’s Office searched Jeffrey Epstein’s former property, Zorro Ranch, on Monday as part of a recently reopened criminal probe.
claimNew Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced that the state Department of Justice would reopen its criminal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and plans to collaborate with the truth-finding commission and other law enforcement agencies.
US investigators begin search of Epstein's former ranch in New Mexico aljazeera.com Mar 10, 2026 1 fact
claimThe New Mexico Department of Justice requested that the public stay away from the Zorro Ranch area and ground any drone activity nearby to avoid interfering with the law enforcement operation.
Epstein's Zorro Ranch searched by New Mexico investigators - FOX 9 fox9.com Mar 10, 2026 1 fact
claimThe New Mexico Department of Justice announced a criminal investigation involving Zorro Ranch on February 19, 2026.
New Investigation Launched into Epstein's Zorro Ranch ... - TIME time.com Feb 17, 2026 1 fact
claimThe New Mexico Department of Justice requested unredacted access to an anonymous 2019 email from the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate allegations that victims were buried near Zorro Ranch.
New Mexico prosecutors search Jeffrey Epstein's secluded former ... pbs.org Mar 10, 2026 1 fact
quoteThe New Mexico Department of Justice stated: "The New Mexico Department of Justice appreciates the cooperation of the current property owners," and added that prosecutors "will continue to keep the public appropriately informed, support the survivors, and follow the facts wherever they lead."
Jeffrey Epstein's former Zorro Ranch searched after revelations in ... cbsnews.com Mar 10, 2026 1 fact
claimThe New Mexico Department of Justice initiated the search of Zorro Ranch with assistance from the New Mexico State Police and the Sandoval County Sheriff's Office.
New Mexico reopens probe of alleged illegal activity at Epstein's ... pbs.org Feb 19, 2026 1 fact
claimThe New Mexico Department of Justice intends to seek access to the complete, unredacted federal case file regarding Jeffrey Epstein and collaborate with a new state-established truth commission to investigate activities at Zorro Ranch.
Zorro Ranch & Jeffrey Epstein Investigation nmdoj.gov 1 fact
claimThe New Mexico Department of Justice is conducting an active criminal investigation into matters related to Jeffrey Epstein, specifically including activities connected to Zorro Ranch.