The recent fire at the clubhouse on Log Hill Mesa has captured our attention. Many of us have driven by and taken photos of that ruined building. This fire and the ongoing investigation will continue for weeks and months to come.

The Utes roamed over Log Hill Mesa for centuries prior to their forced removal in 1881. Settlers began moving onto the mesa and found the terrain formidable. Clearing the rocky, uneven, dry landscape was challenging, and there were few natural water sources. Ranching and...