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Daylight Savings will begin on Sunday, March 10 at 2 a.m. Remember to turn your clocks forward one hour!
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Long Range Plan | Special Assessment Vote |
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RVR homeowners received an electronic ballot via Survey Monkey from the email governance@rvrma.org concerning the Long Range Plan and the associated special assessment. The deadline to cast your vote is May 7. We implore the entire community to participate in this important vote. Your opinion counts!
If you haven't received your ballot, please be sure to check your junk folder. Contact General Manager, Ashley Lynch at ashley.lynch@rvrma.org for assistance.
Click here to view the LRP Community Session recording.
Passcode: 6!DRumWz
* Be advised each lot /unit owned is entitled to one vote.
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Mt. Sopris: The Volcano That Never Was
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by Donna Chase and Shauna Young
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The iconic symbol of Carbondale, Mt. Sopris never fails to awe and inspire. Hundreds of photographs are taken every season and many RVR residents have hiked the summit. But, geologically speaking, our favorite mountain is often misunderstood. Here are a few factoids to help clarify:
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Mt. Sopris is not a volcano. It is a laccolith which is an intrusion of magma that pushes up through layers of rock but does not come to the surface. The magma never erupts but crystallizes 10000 feet below the surface. Subsequent erosion over the past 30 million years has formed the mountain that we see today. Ice, wind and rock glaciers create the four cirques that are present. The cirques are now filled with rock and ice which move approximately 10”/year.
- Mt. Sopris is part of the Elk Mountain Range, the Maroon Bells/Snowmass Wilderness Area of the White River National Forest.
- Twin summits (east and west) are almost the same elevation (12965’) and are .8 km apart.
- Named after Richard Sopris (former mayor of Denver who was part of an expedition to the RFV)
- Significant that Sopris rises 6,400’ above the valley floor (by comparison, Maroon Peak rises only 4300’ above valley floor)--a push to rename after John Denver failed
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Definitions: Laccolith—a mass of igneous rock that did not come to the surface but pushed into the overlying strata resulting in a dome like structure with a horizontal floor.
FYI: nearby volcanoes are Dotsero, Basalt Mtn., Triangle Mtn.
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2024 Kids Tennis Camps are now open for registration!
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- June 3 through June 7
- July 8 through July 12
- July 29 through August 2
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- June 10 through June 14
- July 15 through July 19
- August 5 through Aug 9
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2024 Pricing:
RVR Residents: $75/day
Non-Resident: $90/day
Times: 12:30 – 4:30 pm
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Receive a full refund if canceling seven or more days prior. Receive a 50% refund if canceling less than seven days prior but more than 24 hours. Less than 24-hour cancellations will not receive a refund.
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Virtual Presentation with Abraham Verghese
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Thursday, March 14 from 6 - 7 p.m.
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Join us for a livestreaming session with Abraham Verghese in the ranch House Great Room.
No RSVP necessary.
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SAINT PATRICK'S DAY POT LUCK
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Join us for a spectacular Saint Patrick's Day Potluck! Irish drinks and specials. One free drink with potluck dish. We will also have Acoustic Mayhem a 3 piece band playing instruments including guitar, mandolin, upright bass, percussion, and fiddle!
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| | Join us for an Easter Scavenger Hunt on Sunday, March 31 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Ranch House!
Face painting
Bounce House (weather permitting)
Please RSVP for all kids who plan to attend.
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The Ranch House is now accepting applications for summer staff! Click here to complete the application.
Positions include Lifeguards and Snack Bar Attendants. Lifeguards must be a minimum of 15 years old at the time of certification and Snack Bar Attendants must be a minimum of 14 years old. We will hold Lifeguard certification training at the Ranch House on Saturday, May 11 - Sunday, May 12
Email ali.royer@rvrma.org for more information.
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Please be advised that the golf course will be opening soon and the RVR Golf team will be out with heavy equipment preparing the course. Pedestrian traffic will not be permitted beginning March 8.
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Green Tip | World Wildlife Day |
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United Nations World Wildlife Day (WWD) is celebrated every year on March 3rd to appreciate wild animals and plants. It is a global event established to recognize and acknowledge the unique roles and contributions of wildlife to people and the planet. We rely on wildlife and biodiversity-based resources to meet our needs of food, fuel, medicines, housing, and clothing. This year’s WWD theme explores digital innovation in wildlife conservation. Advancements in tracking systems, real-time data analysis, and artificial intelligence-driven solutions are giving conservationists new tools to help identify, monitor, track, and ultimately preserve our wildlife. So let’s celebrate wildlife and the important conservation work being done around the world!
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Do you know Carbondale has professional quality theatre right here in our town? Want to support amazing local theatre and attend shows with a local group? Join the RVR Theatre Group! Contact RVR resident, Dori Libson: (410) 271-4075 or dorilibson@gmail.com.
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RVR Naughty Knitters | Winter Meet-Ups |
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Are you crafty? Join a group of RVR neighbors that knit together! The RVR Naughty Knitters welcome those who knit, crochet, needlepoint, cross stitch, or enjoy fiber arts. All levels are welcome!
This winter the Naughty Knitters have been meeting on Tuesday afternoons at 3 p.m. at each other's homes.
For more information, contact Sarah Murr at sarahmurr100@gmail.com.
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| Wednesdays
7:30 - 8:30 am.
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| Mountain Morning Flow Yoga
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This intermediate flow class is offered to students with some basic knowledge of yoga. It will start with a warming flow through energizing and stabilizing poses, then move towards expansive surrender and flexibility. Students will be challenged to refine and adjust as needed to stay fully attuned to their own body, mind, and breath.
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Learn more about yoga instructor, Wendy Kennedy by reading her bio here.
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Click here to view on article from the Aspen Daily News, Flowers to the people: Aspen offering discounts on "Garden in a box" kits.
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Yonder Mountain String Band ( a bluegrass band) will be performing at TACAW, Saturday, March 9 at 8 p.m. Click here for tickets.
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Carbondale Seed Sort, Seed Distribution and Planting Workshop at Carbondale Library on Saturday, March 12 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. This is also taking place in Glenwood Springs Library from 2 - 4 PM. For more info: (970) 704-9535.
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REI Snowshoe Day at County Line TH in Grand Mesa on Sunday, March 10 from 11 - 2 p.m. Click here for more information.
- The Early History of Carbondale at Carbondale Library on Monday, March 11 at 6 p.m. For more information call the library at 970-963-2889.
- Chef on Display : Bananas Foster at Sopris Lodge on Monday, March 11 at at 3 p.m. Click here to sign up.
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Magic Mountain Nature Camps - Awakening children to the joys of music, storytelling and nature. All camps go from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. offering various dates throughout the summer. Ages 4 -12.
Click here for more information and registration. - Mermaid Art & Swim Camps, for grades 1- 6.
Join RVR resident and art teacher, Pam Porter, for these small, creative camps in Carbondale. Do mermaid art projects at Pam’s Third Street Center studio, and swim at the RVR pool.
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Roaring Fork Valley Pruning Workshops. Join this spring for a series of free fruit tree pruning workshops throughout the valley. Click here for registration information or call 970.718.2781.
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Glenwood Springs Community Concert Association presents Branden & James and Effie Passero on Wednesday, April 17 at 7 PM at Glenwood Springs High School. *Please car pool if possible.
Contact Nancy at 303-517-9800 for ticket information or visit www.gsconcertassn.org
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5 Point Film Festival on April 24 - 28 at the Carbondale Rec Center, Community Center and Sopris Park. Passes will go on sale March 12. Click here to learn more.
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Colorado Seniors may be eligible for a property tax exemption. Application deadline is Monday, July 15. Visit garfieldcounty.com or call 970.945.9134 for more information.
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