Two Grand Junction men were named to the State Equalization Board and Judicial Assistance Grant Council.

Bernie Buescher was appointed to the equalization board as a designee of Colorado Gov. Jared Polis. Buescher succeeds Richard Garcia of Denver, who resigned.

The board reviews the valuations of real and personal property and changes valuations to ensure the state tax burden is equally and fairly distributed.

William Sightler III was reappointed to the Justice Assistance Grand Board for a term expiring in 2025.

The board advises the Division of Criminal Justice on issues related to federal grants designated to improve the criminal justice system and reduce drug use and violent crimes.