Grand Junction women named to state groups

Barbara Brewer of Grand Junction has been reappointed to a four-year term on the State Board of Equalization.

Bridget Reyes of Grand Junction has been appointed to the HIV Alliance for Prevention, Care and Treatment.

Brewer, a former Mesa County assessor, serves on the State Board of Equalization as a representative with knowledge of property taxation. She’s one of two governor appointees on the five-member board.

The board reviews the valuations of real and personal property and changes valuations to equally distribute the state tax burden.

Reyes will serve a term on the HIV Alliance expiring Feb. 27, 2024.

The HIV Alliance promotes prevention, care and treatment programs for HIV and AIDS and advises the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment on issues, trends and policies pertaining to HIV and AIDS in the state.