Sopris Mountain Photo Credit: Tricia Pionzio

RVR Ranch House Renovation updates are shared in each month's board packet.
Click here to view the most recent update in the April 2025 Board Packet.
Look for the latest update in the upcoming May Board Packet.

Summer is almost here! The RVR maintenance team has started getting the pool ready by uncovering it and beginning the cleaning process. The pool will be open for Swim at Your Own Risk in the next couple of weeks, but please note there won’t be lifeguards or the slide just yet. We’ll send out more details once we have a confirmed date. We’re excited to have lifeguards, the slide, and the snack bar available starting Memorial Day weekend!

Saturday, May 17

Last year’s Ride for the Pass had a great turnout from RVR homeowners, let’s make it even bigger this year! The $45 entry fee goes toward supporting the Independence Pass Foundation. Feel free to share this with other RVR riders who may be interested, and remember, e-bikes are welcome! Click here to register.

At the April Board Meeting the RVRMA Board of Directors voted to unanimously approve the Twenty-Second Amendment to the Design Guidelines.

The RVR Design Review Committee at the direction of the RVRMA Executive Board has 
established the Twenty-Second Amendment to prioritize fire safety and water conservation, while also removing design restrictions put in place by the original developer. The changes included in the document reflect the Board’s goal to support homeowners in enhancing their properties while preserving the architectural character and visual harmony that define River Valley Ranch. 

We would like to thank everyone who provided feedback on the amendment, including architects, builders, and homeowners who generously shared their insights.

Did you miss a recent board meeting?
Remember, Board Minutes and packets can always be viewed on the RVR website here.

Due Date Friday, Aug. 1

This is a friendly reminder regarding the second installment of the special assessment, which is due on Friday, Aug. 1, for $2,750. If you have already paid the full $5,500 assessment, no further action is required.

If you are currently enrolled in auto-pay and signed the authorization form last year, your payment will be processed automatically on Friday, Aug. 1. Please note that the date has been updated from July 10.

For those currently on auto-pay who still need to sign the authorization form to have your special assessment charged to your bank account on August 1, please complete the form at your earliest convenience by visiting: https://rvr.formstack.com/forms/special

If you prefer to pay by mail, please send a check payable to RVRMA to the following address:
444 River Valley Ranch Dr, Carbondale, CO 81623.

The deer fencing removal deadline has been extended to Thursday, May 15. 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.

A kind reminder to RVR residents who are storing their deer fencing for the summer season: please make sure it’s stored out of sight from the street and from your neighbors. Whether that means storing the fencing in your basement, attic, crawl space, or offsite away from RVR, please find a place for the deer fencing that has no visual impact on the RVR community.

RVR Ballet students will be performing at Dandelion Days at the Main Stage on Saturday, May 10 at 10:30 a.m. just after the 10 o'clock parade. Please come and support the group if you can!

Stepping Stones is a Carbondale non-profit that cultivates strong mentoring relationships and safe community spaces for middle and high school students. The program is after school and dinner 5 days a week. The trained staff fosters students in developing a sense of responsibility, personal growth and feelings of compassion. Mentoring is the center of the program and offers wraparound services to meet the youth and families needs. All services are free. The staff works closely with students in Basalt, Carbondale and Glenwood Springs.

RVR4GOOD has committed to delivering dinner to 35 middle school students and on-duty staff the first Monday of each month. These last 3 months we have had church friends, the Naughty Knitters and a RVR Book Group volunteer to supply dinner. Everyone has said that it is a very rewarding experience. This is a great project for individuals, friends, golfing buddies, hiking groups, book groups, neighbors. We are looking for a group to provide the dinner for Monday, June 2, and then volunteer groups to cover each month moving forward through the end of 2025. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Sally Faison at faison@comcast.net.

If you are interested in connecting with RVR4Good, please visit their website here.

Next RVR4Good Meeting will be held Tuesday, May 27 from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. at The Ranch House.

The Annual Fire Alarm Inspection will be happening at the Ranch House on Tuesday, May 13. Visual alarms may be tested as early as 8:30 a.m. and audio alarms will be tested after the morning fitness classes, beginning around 10:30 a.m.

Monday, May 26 | 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, June 7 | 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Email Sarah Gager at sarah.gager@rvrma.org to add your home to the participant map.

The Old Town Advisory Committee will meet on Monday, May 19 at 6:30 p.m. Old Town owners can join in the Ranch House Conference room or via Zoom.
Zoom info:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85292240401?pwd=q4SJqQmhgJMOU2oVMdny8h0aOsuqjB.1

Meeting ID: 852 9224 0401
Passcode: 430761

Water Aerobics will begin on June 3 from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. in the rec pool on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Please remember to register for this fitness class through your member portal here or by calling the front desk at 970-963-6300.

Unwind after a busy day with Free Community Yoga! Join Cari Eisenson every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. on the scenic first tee of the golf course for a relaxing, all-levels yoga session. 

Registration for RVR Residents and Non-Residents now open!

Kids' Summer Tennis Camps are now available to book! 

Be sure to book ASAP as space is limited.

Click here for more information and to register.

Ages 6-9

*Waitlist only for the following (ages 6-9) dates:

June 2, 3, 4, 5, July 7, 8, 9, 10, 28 & 29

Ages 10-14

Click here to view the Town of Carbondale meeting calendar.

All courts are now open and available for play!

Check for court booking availability here.

Donations inside the Ranch House in the blue tub by the entrance

970.963.6300  •  www.rvrma.org