Texas GOP politician Don Huffines plans Christian retreat at Zorro Ranch

Don Huffines and his family say they will convert Jeffrey Epstein's former Zorro Ranch into a Christian retreat and renamed it San Rafael Ranch; they also say they will cooperate with any law enforcement investigations, while New Mexico lawmakers have launched a separate inquiry.

Don Huffines and his family announced plans to convert the former Zorro Ranch, once owned by Jeffrey Epstein, into a Christian retreat and have renamed the property San Rafael Ranch. The announcement was posted on X and a spokesperson confirmed the post as legitimate. The family purchased the property in 2023 through an anonymous LLC; the estate covers more than 7,500 acres and includes a large main house and several other structures. They said they will cooperate with any law enforcement requests relating to the property. Key details: - The Huffines family purchased the ranch in 2023 under an anonymous LLC and renamed it San Rafael Ranch, according to their social media post and a spokesperson. - Don Huffines described plans to remake the property as a Christian retreat and said the new entrance would display a religious message, as reported in his post. - The property is reported to cover over 7,500 acres and includes a 26,700-square-foot main house plus additional structures. - The family’s spokesperson said the owners have not been approached by law enforcement and that they would grant full cooperation if asked. - The New Mexico House of Representatives unanimously passed a resolution to launch a "truth commission" to investigate activities at the ranch, according to reporting. - An anonymous claim about two girls being buried near the ranch was forwarded to the FBI and included in recently released Justice Department files; the New Mexico chief deputy attorney general described those allegations as appearing unsubstantiated but said officials would review verifiable information. Summary: The property’s announced conversion to a Christian retreat has drawn public attention while questions about past activities there continue to be examined. New Mexico lawmakers have initiated a formal inquiry and state officials say they will review any verifiable information; the Huffines family states they will cooperate with law enforcement if approached. Undetermined at this time is whether any formal investigative actions will lead to new findings about events alleged to have occurred years earlier.