Investigators search Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch in New Mexico

STANLEY, N.M. (NBC, KYMA) - Investigators in New Mexico conducted a search Monday at the property that once belonged to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The search, ordered by State Attorney General Raúl Torrez, comes after documents released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act showed no record of federal investigators ever searching the property, known as Zorro Ranch despite a number of years-old civil suits accusing Epstein of sexually assaulting girls there allegations over which he was never charged.

Last month, New Mexico state lawmakers passed legislation to begin their own investigation into Epstein's activities in the state.

The $2.5 million investigation, which has subpoena power, aims to close gaps in state law that may have allowed Epstein to operate in New Mexico with impunity.

The bipartisan committee is expected to release interim findings in July and a final report by the end of the year.