New Mexico authorities have initiated a search at Jeffrey Epstein’s former ranch where he and his associates are accused of sexually abusing females. The state is acting upon new information from documents released by the U.S. Department of Justice, alleging that Epstein ordered the burial of two foreign girls near the secluded property.

Following the decision by New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez to reopen the investigation into Epstein’s criminal activities at the ranch located 48 kilometers south of Santa Fe, investigators have commenced the search. State authorities have pledged to keep the public informed, support the survivors, and pursue the truth.

Witnesses on Monday observed activity at the ranch, including the presence of dogs, a government vehicle with a paw-print symbol, and law enforcement vehicles. The search is part of ongoing efforts to uncover the alleged offenses committed by Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and visitors to the ranch.

In 2019, New Mexico closed its previous Epstein investigation at the request of federal authorities, without conducting a comprehensive inquiry into the alleged assaults. Recently, the state established a “truth commission” to investigate possible public corruption that enabled Epstein to operate covertly at the ranch for over two decades until his death in 2019.

The property was sold in 2023 to Don Huffines, who renamed it San Rafael Ranch. The new owners are fully cooperating with the investigation and have granted access for the search. The release of additional files in January shed light on Epstein’s connections with influential individuals from various sectors.

A majority of Americans perceive the Epstein case as emblematic of the lack of accountability among the wealthy and powerful.