New Mexico
Democrat decries Esptein’s “disturbing” behavior at New Mexico ranch amid new probe
Authorities in New Mexico are continuing to investigate the secluded ranch once owned by Jeffrey Epstein. The property is at the center of the state’s probe into the late sex offender, which was closed in 2019 during the first Trump administration at the request of federal prosecutors.
Sen. Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., joined “The Weeknight” on Monday to discuss the ongoing investigation. Luján told MS NOW that the state is taking a dual approach to its probe into the Stanley, New Mexico, property, which Epstein purchased in 1993. Both New Mexico’s attorney general and the state legislature are conducting investigations into past activities at the ranch.
“There’s two different sets of eyes that are going to be looking at what happened,” he said.
The ranch, which was sold by Epstein’s estate in 2023, is now owned by Don Huffines, who recently won a Republican primary in Texas and will compete to be the state’s next comptroller in November.
Luján also spoke about his review of some of the Justice Department’s unredacted files related to the Epstein case. According to the New Mexico Democrat, those files revealed that there is “no question that there were disturbing, disgusting, illegal acts that were taking place” at the ranch.
The senator said the evidence he saw puts into question federal authorities’ request for New Mexico to halt its investigation into Epstein.
The Canyon Venado Fire has grown to 852 acres east of Clines Corners and crews say wind farms in the area are threatened.
CLINES CORNERS, N.M. – The Canyon Venado Fire has grown to 852 acres east of Clines Corners and crews say wind farms in the area are threatened.
The fire is burning just east of Clines Corners, south of Interstate 40.
It forced the closure of eastbound Interstate 40 at Clines Corners on Tuesday night. I-40 reopened Tuesday night. I-40 is back open but smoke still affects visibility.
“We’re on the side of I-40 so drivers have to be pretty cautious. As far as our establishment itself we’re pretty isolated by the freeway itself as a nice fire break,” said Lincoln Tarantino, Clines Corner general manager.
The fire has burned around 852 acres, up from just 20 at this time Monday.
Crews say the fire is not contained and wind farms in the area are threatened.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Seniors at Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center say broken air conditioning has left the gym above 80 degrees during peak summer heat.
Angi Gonzales Carver said she goes to the center almost every day and now worries the heat could cancel classes for seniors, adults and kids.
The city said three HVAC roof units at the center need replacement. The city said those units are 20 years old and crews have put in one portable cooler and two fans for now.
“I have a temperature measure, and it was 88 and that was without people,” said Angi Gonzales Carver.
Carver says the center recently posted a warning sign saying staff will cancel classes and activities if the gym gets hotter than 78 degrees.
“A lot of them have to sit down and they’re they’re fanning themselves,” said Carver.
The city considers all multigenerational centers cooling centers, including Manzano Mesa. The city says it plans to add two more portable units next week while it works to restore the air conditioning.
“I mean, we, as seniors, we deserve better,” said Carver.
The City’s statement
A city spokesperson gave the following statement regarding the HVAC situation:
“The City is carrying out a planned replacement of the three HVAC roof units at Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center, which are 20 years old. Portable cooling units support the gym and two additional portable units will be installed next week. All other areas of the facility remain fully air-conditioned and operational.”
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