Law enforcement is conducted by marshalls in this town. SR 210 runs though this town.

Silver first brought people to Asta around 1865. A mere seven years later close to eight thousand seasonal residents lived in the town. After a second mining boom dwindled out and the Great depression; approximately 1800 acres of surface rights were deeded to the U.S. Forest Service around 1937, by the mayor of this town, for development of a ski area. Deep powder snow and mountains here draw many skiers from all over to this area, swelling its population of under 400. This city also holds several festivals a year. There is still enough snow around here to stage the March Snowflake festival. THis event features Ski with a Ranger, Field Day-Biathalon, flycasting, Hole in One, Gnome hunt, Yoga, Love Give Utah, Chili Cook Off and a dance party. The Summer brings out the beautiful mountain flowers and the Wasatch Wildflower festival where food and music abound. In August the Wasatch Art Soiree provides a venue for young artists to display their work, attendees to enjoy the food dished up by local chefs and listen to some good music by the various groups.

Hon. Clinton Balmforth