Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch: What Happened in New Mexico

Jeffrey Epstein's 10,000-acre ranch in Stanley, New Mexico — known as Zorro Ranch — was one of his largest properties and has been the subject of significant investigation. Located 40 miles south of Santa Fe, the property played a central role in Epstein's network.

The Property

Zorro Ranch featured:

• A 26,700 square foot main residence
• An airstrip capable of handling private jets
• Multiple guest structures across the 10,000-acre estate
• Remote location offering significant privacy

What Happened There

Multiple victims named in civil suits and court documents described being trafficked to Zorro Ranch. Virginia Giuffre's federal complaint, unsealed in 2024, references the New Mexico property specifically.

New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas launched an investigation into activities at the ranch. The state's investigation focused on whether Epstein used the property to traffic minors across state lines.

The Scientific Research Angle

Epstein claimed Zorro Ranch was to be the center of a transhumanist project — reportedly planning to "seed the human race" with his DNA by impregnating women at the property. This scheme was reported by the New York Times in 2019 based on interviews with scientists who attended meetings there.

Scientists including Murray Gell-Mann (Nobel laureate), Stephen Hawking, and others attended gatherings at the ranch that Epstein hosted. Many later expressed regret over their association with him.

The Sale

After Epstein's death in 2019, the estate attempted to sell Zorro Ranch. The property was eventually sold as part of the settlement of his estate. The U.S. Virgin Islands government, which reached a $105 million settlement with the Epstein estate, had claims against his properties including the ranch.

The Public Record

The House Oversight 2,897-document release references the New Mexico property in multiple documents. Court filings from victim lawsuits provide additional documented accounts of what occurred at the ranch.

Source: House Oversight Document Release | New Mexico AG investigation records