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As summer winds down, our extended seasonal hours will also come to a close. Beginning Monday, Aug. 31, the Ranch House will resume its regular schedule, closing nightly at 8 p.m.  It has been a wonderful summer!  We will continue to keep the pool open as long as weather allows!  

RVR community members serving as Wildfire Ambassadors with the Wildfire Collaborative of the Roaring Fork Valley are launching a neighborhood initiative sharing practical ways to better protect our homes—and one another—from wildfire.

The initiative highlights simple, effective steps such as clearing combustible materials from the first five feet around your home, screening vents, signing up for a free home risk assessment, registering for emergency alerts, and preparing a go bag. Funding assistance of up to $1,500 may also be available for eligible wildfire-mitigation projects.

They are looking for volunteers to help share this important information throughout RVR. If you’d like to lend a hand, please take a moment to fill out a simple contact form by clicking here.

Click here to view the Wildfire Preparedness Flyer.

Speed Limit in RVR: 20 MPH

With school starting soon, please be extra mindful while driving through the neighborhood. We’ll soon see more children walking, biking, and riding the bus to and from school.

Please slow down, stay alert, and remember that the speed limit in RVR is 20 mph.

Thank you for helping keep our community safe, and best wishes to our students and families for a great school year!

We're excited to share that Phase Two of the Ranch House Renovation is scheduled to begin the week of September 7, following the Labor Day holiday!

As we prepare for construction, you may notice some initial staging activities taking place during the week of August 31. We'll continue to keep the community informed as the project approaches and will share additional details regarding the construction schedule, any temporary impacts, and what to expect along the way.

We're looking forward to kicking off the next phase of improvements and appreciate everyone's patience and support as we continue enhancing the Ranch House for the community!

We love welcoming your friends and family to the Ranch House! Please remember that guests must either be accompanied by a member or be called in by the homeowner on the day of their visit. Members are responsible for checking in their guests and applicable guest fees.

Also, for the safety of all members, children ages 11 and under must be accompanied and supervised by an adult or caregiver who is at least 15 years old while using the Ranch House.

Click here to review the Guest Policy.

Click here to view the Town of Carbondale meeting calendar.

The Town of Carbondale is seeking community feedback on its Traffic Calming Test Project. Please take a few minutes to complete the questionnaire and share your thoughts. Visit the Traffic Calming Test webpage to learn more and take the survey.

A big thank you to Jillian Gibbs (above) and Joseffa Meir (left) for sharing their recent—and very close! —bear sightings.

Bear activity is increasing around Colorado, so please be extra mindful when out and about in the neighborhood, especially around dawn and dusk. Keep an eye out for wildlife while walking and remember to keep pets close and supervised.

You can also help reduce bear attractants by securing trash and keeping garbage, pet food, birdseed, and other potential food sources safely out of reach. A little extra awareness goes a long way in helping keep both our residents and our wildlife safe.

Click here to learn more about how drought can increase bear encounters and what you can do to help prevent conflicts with bears.

Have a photo you’d like to share? We’d love to feature it in an upcoming newsletter. Please send your submissions to sarah.gager@rvrma.org

Tuesday, Aug. 18 | 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Complimentary. RSVP here

The RVR Farmer's table has returned! RVR residents can now find the Farmer's Table set up at the Ranch House. Members are welcome to share excess veggies or flowers from your garden with the community.

Residents are also welcome to take home any of the veggies on the table. Stay Healthy! 

During the Annual Meeting, we discussed current water conditions and RVR's water rights. In coordination with the Town of Carbondale, the ditch headgates supplying our shared irrigation system have been reduced.

As a reminder, RVR homeowners may irrigate between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., while the golf course irrigates between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m.

Read the latest public service announcement from the Town of Carbondale and learn more about current water restrictions here.

Looking for a great meal close to home? Stop by the Homestead Golf Restaurant for delicious food, scenic views, and a welcoming atmosphere. It's the perfect place to gather with friends and support a local favorite.

Click here to view their menu for weekly specials.
Click here to see their weekly events. 

Don't forget to sign up for your fitness classes in advance! Class registrations help us plan ahead, and low enrollment may result in class cancellations.

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