Irrigation and Landscaping
RVR crews have been working hard to get water available to the community. Residents should expect water to be accessible by the end of next week. Keep a look out for more details on the irrigation start up process in upcoming mailings.
As the sprinklers fire up, a kind reminder that mother nature can provide moisture to your lawn during early spring, particularly in a wet year such as this. We ask that homeowners stop and think when programing their timers and beginning their watering schedule.
Fertilization and Aeration is also underway. For up to date information and timelines for everything from weed mitigation/spraying to mowing schedules, please visit our updated landscaping page.
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Did You Know?
RVR is a special place and there are various details about the community that many may not be aware of. To help inform homeowners about all of RVR's unique features, we will run a "Did You Know" section each week in the newsletter.
Ever wonder why RVRMA takes care of town parks and why we maintain Nuche Park near the Fish Hatchery?
RVRMA's original PUD (Planned Unit Development) was contentious when first created. As many of you know, the land that RVR sits on today was ranchland, and it was not a part of the Town of Carbondale. There were several interesting demands tied to approvals. They made it necessary that the golf course be public, public parks were required to be installed, and future residents would pay to maintain those public parks. There are many interesting quirks that are unique to RVR. Our community is indeed special, and many of these quirks date back to this period. Some of our current residents can remember the days of RVR’s infancy!
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Dr. Greg Feinsinger, right, is presented with a Lifetime Dedication Award by Garfield County Commissioner Mike Samson
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Dr. Greg Feinsinger, Lifetime Dedication Award Winner
RVR resident, Dr. Greg Feinsinger, was recently honored at the Garfield County Humanitarian Service Awards dinner for his post-retirement efforts to provide free health and nutrition consultations through the nonprofit Center for Prevention and Treatment of Disease Through Nutrition. He was also instrumental in establishing another nonprofit, La Clinica del Pueblo (The People’s Clinic), providing free medical services to the uninsured and low-income people in the community. Congratulations and thanks for all you do Dr. Feinsinger!
Click here to read more on the Garfield County website.
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Pet Reminder
We have received various comments from neighbors in the community concerning dogs that are allowed off leash.
As a reminder, dogs off leash are a violation of Carbondale Ordinances and the RVRMA HOA Covenants.
Carbondale P.D. will be regularly patrolling RVR neighborhoods, distributing warnings for dogs that are off leash.
Thank you for your attention to this important matter. We appreciate your efforts towards courteous pet ownership and helping to preserve the peaceful enjoyment of River Valley Ranch!
- Click here to learn about Town of Carbondale's leash laws and nuisance dog ordinances.
- Click here for the Master Declaration searchable document (use ctrl F for search feature).
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Green Tip
As you begin your Spring cleaning, why not start with your mailbox? The U.S. Federal Trade Commission's Consumer Advice website, recommends registering at the Direct Marketing Association’s (DMA) consumer web site DMAChoice.org to filter out junk mail. By registering, you can create an account and select the type of mail you want to receive, and deselect promotional offers, catalogs, and credit offers. The service costs $4.00 for a 10 year subscription. The site also offers the no-cost option to stop mail from being sent to someone who is deceased or to a dependent in your care. So why not save a few trees and stop filling your mailbox with unwanted mail?
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No Parking on Grass
After a great winter with much precipitation, our softened sod and irrigation system underneath are much more susceptible to surface damage. Please be sure to advise your contractors, visitors and household members to stay off the grass when parking in RVR.
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Leah Potts | Artist Happy Hour
Join us on Thursday, April 27 from 5:30 - 7 p.m. for a Meet the Artist Happy Hour with Leah Potts.
Click here for more information.
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RVR Garage Sale
The RVR Garage Sale will be held on Saturday, June 3.
Click here for more information.
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Deer Fencing
Due to lower elevation snow pack, we anticipate deer to migrate later in the season this year. The deer fencing removal deadline has been extended to Wednesday, May 31. You may remove fencing at any time, but must have it down and properly stored by the deadline.
To view the Design Review Guidelines on deer fencing click here.
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Spring Garden Preparation
It's an exciting time of year when many homeowners are preparing for their spring garden work. We invite you to click here for a helpful article with tips on how to prepare your garden this spring (by UC Health online).
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Home Improvement Application Process
Spring is here and sunny skies combined with warm temperatures make exterior improvements on your home easier to get done. We've had an increase in Home Improvement Application submissions such as raised gardens, fence installation, staining, tree removal, tree planting, roofing projects and more. We love that homes in RVR are getting extra care and attention!
For those of you who would like to learn more about the home improvement process in RVR, we invite you to visit the Home Improvement Page on the website here.
Click here for the application.
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RVR Social Clubs
RVR Book Club
Interested in joining an RVR book club?
Please contact Ambassador (club organizer): Rebecca Guerra: rmaguerra@gmail.com.
RVR Garden Club
All experiences, ages, and genders welcome.
Ambassador (club organizer): Jane Peterson
Janepeterson11222@icloud.com
703-609-6206 (text only please)
Jane will gauge interest for a get together mid-April to discuss what people would like to do a for a garden club.
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Board of Directors
Quarterly Meeting
Homeowners of the Boundary are invited to attend the Boundary Association Quarterly Board Meeting on Thursday, April 20 at 5 p.m.
Owners can attend in person in the Ranch House conference room or via Zoom.
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Pictured above is Assistant Tennis Pro., Charlie Cope, with a group of happy campers.
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Kid's Summer Tennis Camp| Registration Open!
$70/day
12:30-4:30 p.m.
Ages 10-14
June 19 to June 23
July 10 to July 14
July 31 to Aug 4
Ages 5 to 9
June 26 to June 30
July 17 to July 21
Aug. 7 to Aug. 11
If you would like to register your child, click here. Click here for the waiver.
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Click here for a printable version of the schedule.
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Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers is hiring for one seasonal position.
Click here to view open positions and job descriptions.
Might you have a spare ADU? Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers (RFOV) is searching for community members to host their hard working seasonal employees during the 2023 field season, April 17-October 15. Seasonal employees undergo a background check and their hosts are welcome to charge market rate. If interested, please reach out to Melissa Daniels, mdaniels@rfov.org
Sip. Savor. Support. event at the Gathering Center, The Orchard Carbondale on Friday, April 21.
Click here to learn more.
CAPTAIN POW! Earth Day AT TACAW on Saturday, April 22.
Click here to learn more.
Glenwood Springs Community Concert Finale at Glenwood High School on Sunday, April 23 at 7 p.m.
gsnconcertassn.org
Town of Carbondale Spring Clean- Up Recycling & Waste Diversion Event on Saturday, April 29 from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Click here to learn more.
2023 GSAR Golf Tourney at RVR Golf Course on Friday, June 23. 9 a.m. shotgun.
Click here to learn more.
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