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Please Review Upcoming Construction & Access Changes

Phase Two of the Ranch House renovation is scheduled to begin the week of September 7, following Labor Day, with preliminary staging beginning as early as the week of August 31.

As we prepare for construction, please remove all personal belongings from the main locker room lockers by Friday, Sept. 4.

During the initial phase of construction, Ranch House amenities will remain available. The main locker rooms and restrooms will be closed for several months, and members should use the East Wing family changing rooms and restrooms. The second floor, pools, fitness facilities and other Ranch House amenities will remain open.

Following Labor Day, the general contractor will construct a temporary partition near the main entrance. During this work, expected to last approximately one week, building access will temporarily shift to the back gate near the East Wing. Signage will be clearly posted, and the mailroom will remain accessible.

We appreciate your patience as we begin this next phase of improvements. Weekly renovation updates will be shared in the newsletter.

8 p.m. Nightly Closure Beginning Aug. 31

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!  

We continue to receive notifications from homeowners of bear sightings in the neighborhood. Bears can be attracted to the neighborhood by trash being left out overnight, bird feeders, pet food, barbeque grills, fruit and compost.

Important Reminder: Trash pickup is every Tuesday except on holidays. Cans must remain inside until 6 a.m. on trash day. Cans must be put back by 8 p.m. on trash day. 

Click here to learn more about how to bear proof your home from Colorado Parks and Wildlife. 

A beautiful picture of a red dawn was submitted by Patti Crockett this week. Isn't nature amazing!

If you'd like to submit a featured photo please email Sarah at sarah.gager@rvrma.org.

A Friendly Safety Reminder

As you enjoy RVR’s paths and trails, please be mindful of others along the way. E-bike and bicycle riders are encouraged to keep speeds reasonable, follow applicable traffic and safety laws, and slow down when approaching pedestrians, intersections, homes, or other areas with limited visibility. 

Our paths are shared by walkers, riders, families and children, who may not always see or hear someone approaching. Staying alert, giving others plenty of space and traveling at a safe speed can help prevent close calls and keep our community enjoyable for everyone. As a kind reminder, Class 3 e-bikes should remain off RVR’s multi use paths.

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If you plan to rent or lease your home, please be sure to follow these important requirements.

Speed Limit in RVR: 20 MPH

With school now in session, please be extra mindful while driving through the neighborhood. We’re seeing 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!

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.

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. 

Join us in the pool for Water Aerobics every Tuesday and Thursday, now from 10–11 a.m.

970.963.6300  •  www.rvrma.org