Ms Now - How far away is Zorro Ranch from Tucson, AZ?

Zorro Ranch (formerly known as Jeffrey Epstein's property, now called Rancho de San Rafael) is located near Stanley, New Mexico, in Santa Fe County, approximately 30 miles southeast of Santa Fe. Its approximate coordinates are around 35.26°N, 105.97°W (or more precisely from sources: 35.26726°N, 105.96965°W).Tucson, Arizona, is in southern Arizona.

• Straight-line (as-the-crow-flies) distance: Approximately 350 miles (about 563 kilometers). This is the direct aerial distance.

• Driving distance: Around 450–500 miles (roughly 724–805 kilometers), depending on the exact route. Common routes involve heading west from the ranch area toward I-25 south, then I-10 west through Las Cruces, NM, and into Arizona via Deming or Lordsburg, passing through places like Socorro or El Paso-adjacent areas before reaching Tucson. Driving time is typically 7–9 hours under normal conditions, though it can vary with traffic, road conditions, or specific starting/ending points.

For context, nearby reference points like Socorro, NM (further south in NM) to Tucson is about 371 miles driving, but Zorro Ranch is farther north/east, adding distance. These figures come from mapping estimates and reports tied to the property's location. If you need precise directions from a specific address or real-time updates, tools like Google Maps would give the most accurate current routing.

When was the last time there was reported activity of any kind at Zorro Ranch?

The last reported activity at Zorro Ranch (now renamed Rancho de San Rafael or San Rafael Ranch) appears to be tied to its ownership transition and recent public scrutiny, but there are no confirmed reports of physical visits, events, or on-site operations by people in recent years beyond the sale process.Key timeline based on public records and news:

• 2023: The property was sold at public auction to San Rafael Ranch LLC, linked to the family of Texas businessman and politician Don Huffines (a Republican running for Texas comptroller). The purchase occurred after Epstein's 2019 death, with proceeds reportedly benefiting victims. The Huffines family stated they had never visited the property prior to the auction listing and emphasized they would cooperate with any law enforcement requests (none had been made as of early 2026 statements).

• 2024: The ranch was officially renamed San Rafael Ranch (after a saint associated with healing, per Huffines), its address changed from 49 Zorro Ranch Road to 49 Rancho San Rafael Road, and tax valuation protests were filed (citing "notoriety" to argue for a lower assessment, reduced to about $13.4 million). Ownership became publicly known around this time via social media and records.

• 2025–2026 (recent weeks, as of February 2026): Renewed media and official attention followed the U.S. Department of Justice's release of additional Epstein files (under the Epstein Files Transparency Act), including resurfaced emails alleging burials or deaths near the property (e.g., claims of two "foreign girls" strangled and buried on or near public land adjacent to the ranch, from a 2019 anonymous tip). This prompted:

  
  

  • Calls from New Mexico officials (e.g., Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richards and the state's DOJ) for renewed federal/state probes into those allegations.

  
  

  • No evidence of actual on-site activity like searches, visits by authorities, or owner presence reported.

  
  

  • On February 16–17, 2026, the New Mexico House unanimously passed House Resolution 1, creating a bipartisan "Epstein Truth Commission" (or investigatory subcommittee) with subpoena power, a $2–2.5 million budget, to probe historical crimes, public corruption, and what occurred at the ranch. The commission held its first meeting shortly after (e.g., February 17 or soon after), focusing on survivor testimony, gaps in prior investigations, and urging locals/residents to come forward. Interim findings are expected by July 2026, with a final report by year-end.

No credible reports indicate any recent physical activity at the ranch itself—such as owner visits, law enforcement searches, maintenance sightings, or events—post-sale in 2023. The Huffines family has publicly stated the property remains largely unused or unvisited by them, and no raids or inspections (unlike Epstein's other properties) have been documented since 2019. Current "activity" is limited to this ongoing legislative/investigative process and media coverage, not on-the-ground events at the site.

If new developments emerge from the commission (which is just starting as of mid-February 2026), that could change, but as of now, the ranch appears quiet beyond its controversial history and this probe.

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