Survivors and allies gather near Zorro Ranch on International Women's Day

STANLEY — On Sunday, rows of vehicles parked on the shoulders of N.M. 41 outside the Zorro Ranch, the estate previously owned by disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Some people held signs with messages such as "We See, Hear & Believe You" and "Justice for Survivors." Others planted crosses or put up drawings on the fence with messages honoring victims. One of the paintings showed the Statue of Liberty punching President Donald Trump in the face.

The event was part of a nationwide weekend of International Women's Day activities. During the events, people demanded accountability for Epstein's allies, gender-based violence and "an end to the culture of impunity protecting powerful abusers," according to event organizers.

"I'm a survivor myself and on International Women's Day, I couldn't think of a better way to spend my time than being among others who want to have justice come to light," said Katy Garrick, from Los Lunas. "So all of these people out here coming out shows a strength and courage that's been suppressed. And if we don't use our voice, we lose our voice."

Garrick was one of hundreds of people who came out to show their support for Epstein survivors and demand accountability.

Albuquerque resident Jillian Niven said she would like to see a criminal investigation of Epstein "take priority."

"(Get) on the property and find out what happened," she said. "I really, really want to know."

Editor’s note: The Albuquerque Journal is investigating the underreported activities of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in New Mexico and we are asking for the public's help. We are inviting Epstein survivors and others with information about activities at Epstein's Zorro Ranch to contact us and share their stories, either on the record or in strict confidence. People may contact Journal executive editor Jay Newton-Small at (505) 823-3803 or email us at Epstein@abqjournal.com.