How New Mexico's entire law enforcement hierarchy — from the governor to the sheriff — was compromised, conflicted, or bought off before a single investigation into Jeffrey Epstein ever opened.
Today, May 16, 2026, the day I found out about your work involving the Epstein Ranch story. Thank you for your efforts to expose those who made it possible then and still hide it today. I will be following this story closely. I've lived in New Mexico for 48 years and worked as a land surveyor on the initial work to carve out the large acreage the King's sold to Epstein to build Zorro Ranch. The lives of many young woman were deeply affected by activities that took place there - the perpetrators must be brought to justice.
Curious to know if you have IDd any connection to the NM film industry, which took off in the early-mid 00s under Richardson’s watch. There are pics of Epstein hanging out at the Movie Ranch.
Jinja bar in Santa Fe was owned by Gene Hackman’s wife.
It’s another level to read reporting on this case from someone that understands intimately how interconnected over generations, most of people in New Mexico are and how that familiar system can work for the good to protect innocent people or the bad and everything in between—as in this case. Thank you for the well-written window in, to see how these crimes could have been hidden from justice for so long.
This is the clearest, most detailed description of the corruption in New Mexico underpinning how a place like Zorro Ranch could exist that I’ve read. Thank you for your persistent and great reporting.
Today, May 16, 2026, the day I found out about your work involving the Epstein Ranch story. Thank you for your efforts to expose those who made it possible then and still hide it today. I will be following this story closely. I've lived in New Mexico for 48 years and worked as a land surveyor on the initial work to carve out the large acreage the King's sold to Epstein to build Zorro Ranch. The lives of many young woman were deeply affected by activities that took place there - the perpetrators must be brought to justice.
How many of the key players from this time period are still alive and able to testify- if they were called upon or compelled to testify?
As always important, brilliant reporting
Richardson seems to be very similar to Trump
Thank you.
stupendous work on this!!! stupendous journalism!!!
Zorro Ranch, a monstrous node in the Mafia State network.
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Thank you for writing these reports. Stay safe.
Alisa --you are a treasure. I read everything you write. Thank you
Curious to know if you have IDd any connection to the NM film industry, which took off in the early-mid 00s under Richardson’s watch. There are pics of Epstein hanging out at the Movie Ranch.
Jinja bar in Santa Fe was owned by Gene Hackman’s wife.
The “A note on this place” explained so much to me
Another astounding pitch perfect episode.
It’s another level to read reporting on this case from someone that understands intimately how interconnected over generations, most of people in New Mexico are and how that familiar system can work for the good to protect innocent people or the bad and everything in between—as in this case. Thank you for the well-written window in, to see how these crimes could have been hidden from justice for so long.
Money talks when pedophiles need silence and blind eyes.
Great work. Thank you, Alisa.
This is the clearest, most detailed description of the corruption in New Mexico underpinning how a place like Zorro Ranch could exist that I’ve read. Thank you for your persistent and great reporting.