Maude Dinan

“The buffer zone is incredibly important and removing it would completely change this experience.”

Maude Dinan · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20

Dinan emphasized the importance of the buffer zone to the visitor experience at Chaco.

“It makes me wonder where the line in the sand is; it feels that no matter how valuable or sacred a place is the administration is willing to trade it all in,”

Maude Dinan · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20

Dinan expressed skepticism about the administration's willingness to protect sacred lands, citing other recent decisions.

“Almost all of the federal land around places like Chaco and Carlsbad is already leased for oil and gas drilling, so the idea there’s an urgent new demand for this is an illusion. There doesn’t seem like a good coexistence going on at the moment.”

Maude Dinan · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20

Dinan questioned the rationale for new drilling given existing leases near Chaco and Carlsbad.

“This park offers an incredible transportive experience where you essentially go back in time 1,000 years to experience what the ancient Pueblo people saw,”

Maude Dinan · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20

Dinan described the historical and cultural significance of Chaco Culture national historical park.