1993 – Jeffrey Epstein purchases Zorro Ranch from former Democratic Governor Bruce King, acquiring a 26,700‑sq‑ft mansion with a private runway on nearly 10,000 acres, establishing a secluded estate later alleged to host illegal activity [5][7].

2008 – Epstein pleads guilty to soliciting prostitution from a minor but is never registered as a sex offender in New Mexico, prompting later questions about jurisdictional gaps and possible corruption [4][7].

2019 – New Mexico’s original investigation into Zorro Ranch halts after New York federal prosecutors request a stand‑down; FBI tips mention possible buried bodies and a 2019 email alleges Epstein ordered two foreign girls’ bodies buried on state land, but no state charges are filed [1][2][4].

2023 – The estate sells Zorro Ranch to the family of former Texas Senator Don Huffines for a Christian retreat; the sale redirects proceeds to Epstein’s victims and the property is renamed San Rafael Ranch [1][5][6].

Feb 17, 2026 – The New Mexico House passes a bipartisan measure creating a four‑member “Truth Commission” to investigate Zorro Ranch, granting subpoena power and setting a July 31 deadline for a leadership report and a Dec 31 deadline for a full report before the commission dissolves on Jan 1 2027; Rep. Marianna Anaya calls the subpoena authority “critical” and Rep. Melanie Stansbury says the state is filling a federal investigative gap [2].

Feb 18, 2026 – The bipartisan commission holds its first meeting, vows to leave “no stone unturned,” and announces plans to conduct an on‑site investigation of the 7,500‑acre ranch “sooner rather than later,” while noting that two victims testified at Ghislaine Maxwell’s trial that they were assaulted at the property [3].

Feb 19, 2026 – Attorney General Raúl Torrez reopens the state probe after the DOJ releases sealed FBI files, orders agents to obtain the full unredacted federal case file, and coordinates with the truth commission; the AG notes that the new information “warrants further examination” and that a proposed settlement could add $25‑$35 million to victims’ compensation on top of $169 million already paid [5][6][7].

Feb 20, 2026 – AG Torrez pledges a “broad, comprehensive review” of Zorro Ranch activities, seeks full access to Justice Department files, and highlights disturbing reports from Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez, who says “we have heard very disturbing reports of some of the activity going on there”; the AG also notes high‑profile visitors such as former Gov. Bill Richardson and Woody Allen documented in the released emails [1][4].

July 31, 2026 (expected) – The Truth Commission must deliver an interim report to House leadership, summarizing preliminary findings on alleged abuse, trafficking, and why Epstein was not listed as a sex offender, as mandated by the House measure [2].

Dec 31, 2026 (expected) – The Truth Commission must submit a full report to all House members, detailing its investigation, recommendations for legal reforms, and any identified gaps in statutes of limitation, before dissolving on Jan 1 2027 [2].

Jan 1, 2027 (expected) – The bipartisan Truth Commission formally dissolves after completing its mandate, concluding the state‑level inquiry into Zorro Ranch [2].

Late Feb 2026 (upcoming) – Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is slated to testify before the House Oversight Committee, followed by former President Bill Clinton, as part of broader congressional scrutiny of the Epstein network [6].