Sopris Mountain Photo Credit: Tricia Pionzio

No RSVP required. Come join the fun!

We’re getting ready for this summer’s RVRMA Board of Directors election, an important opportunity for our community to come together and help choose the leaders who will help guide us forward.

Per the RVRMA Bylaws, board members serve three-year terms with no term limits. Each year, a portion of the board positions come up for election. This year, the terms of two dedicated board members, Vice President John Lund and Director Sherry Stripling, will expire. If they choose, John and Sherry may seek re-election by declaring their candidacy, just as any other homeowner can.

Interested in serving your community?

If you're a homeowner who would like to get involved in serving your community and shaping the future of RVR, we encourage you to consider running for a seat on the Board. The deadline to declare your candidacy is Friday, June 6.

Click here for the Statement of Interest Application form.

Photo by James Steindler

Join a group of RVR Homeowners in honoring those who served our country at the annual Memorial Day event organized by American Legion Post 100. Veterans will perform a gun salute and cast a wreath at the Veterans Memorial Bridge (entrance bridge into Carbondale on Hwy 133 near the light with Hwy 82) at 10:00 a.m.

Please arrive early, as Hwy 133 will be temporarily closed for the ceremony.

Bikers will meet at the Ranch House at 9:30 a.m. to ride over to the bridge together. Those who will be driving can park near the bridge, but please avoid Honey Butter, as it's reserved for veterans and their families.

Let’s come together as a community to pay tribute to our heroes!

Click here to read more about the annual event in the Sopris Sun.

Email RVR Homeowner, Laura Hanssen at laura@hanssenonline.com for more information about the meet up.

Against all odds and between the cracks of the concrete, a vibrant snapdragon has bloomed near the pool deck at the Ranch House! This cheerful little snapdragon reminds us that beauty can thrive in the most unexpected places. Next time you’re at the pool, take a moment to enjoy this small but mighty splash of color located next to the double doors as you exit the Ranch House onto the pool deck.

Bruce Warren still had energy to heft his bike after completing the 10-mile ride.

Bruce Warren and Hugh Sontag cruise through the finish line, just under the one-hour mark.

Bruce Warren, Gary Lesser and Hugh Sontag — just above the finish line.

More than a dozen RVR riders pedaled their way up Independence Pass on May 17, part of the 31st annual Ride for the Pass. The event attracted 240 timed riders, and a slew of un-timed e-bikers.

RVR cyclists included Kevin Kreuz, who finished first in the Men’s 70+ division (56.55); Susan (1:34.09.5) and Todd Christman (1:34.09.6) who arrived at the finish line nearly hand-in-hand; and Gary Lesser, the first e-bike rider to finish, 54 minutes after the event began.

The ride kicked off at the winter closure gate on Highway 82, about 5 miles east of Aspen, at an elevation of 10,600 feet. It ended 10 miles later and 2,300 feet higher, at the ghost town of Independence. The fund-raising event is organized and run by the Independence Pass Foundation, a non-profit that encourages stewardship, safety and appreciation of the Pass. For full results, click here.

As we transition into summer, please take note of the following pool schedule and staffing details. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility as we navigate seasonal changes, school schedules, and staff availability.

**All schedules involving staff, especially lifeguard staff, are dependent on employee availability. Thank you for your patience with any unforeseen changes that may occur, as our high school staff attends high school graduation on Saturday, May 24, CRMS is still in session, and some sports and extracurricular activities continue to take precedence.

Saturday, May 24 - Monday, May 26
The snack bar and slide will be operational from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. 

Tuesday, May 27 - Friday, May 30 
Swim at your own risk only, no slide or hot food options at the snack bar. 

Saturday, May 31 - the remainder of the summer
The snack bar will be open every day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Lifeguards will be on duty Tuesday through Sunday with the slide open, but there will be no lifeguards on Mondays.

Tuesday, May 27 from 12- 3 p.m.

RVR is teaming up with the Carbondale Community School for their end-of-school year triathlon! On Tuesday, May 27 from 12- 3 p.m., please be cautious on the roadways as there will be triathlon participants on bicycles. Participants will also be using the lap lanes during that time. Come cheer on local 5th-8th graders! 

With summer fast approaching and with more members bringing guests to enjoy the pool and hang out at the Ranch House, we kindly ask that you please keep these important rules in mind when checking in your visitors:

Guests visiting the Ranch House must be accompanied by a member. Members must check their guests in at the Front Desk upon entry, fill out appropriate paperwork and pay the applicable guest fee(s), which are charged to the member's account. Members are liable for their guest(s) and any charges they incur.

If you are unable to accompany your guest be sure to give the front desk a call for each day they will be visiting the Ranch House at 970.963.6300.

Members are responsible for the conduct and safety of minor-aged guests who are at the Ranch House, even if the child is old enough to use the facility without adult supervision (12 years old).

Each membership may check in up to 8 guests per day.

The daily guest fee is $9.00 for adults and $7.00 for children. Read more about the guest policy in the Rules and Regulations document by clicking here (pg.4).

Important Reminder: Children must be at least 12 years old to be at the Ranch House without an adult.

Children 11 years old and under must be accompanied by a caregiver who is at least 15 years old, and should not access the pool, hot tub, locker rooms, or upstairs without proper supervision.

These guidelines are in place to help ensure everyone's safety and a positive experience for all members and guests.

A mountain lion was caught on a security camera at a residence on Patterson earlier this week.

Please be aware of their presence in our community and take necessary precautions to keep your children and pets safe! 

We all love enjoying the beautiful outdoor spaces in our community and that includes our four-legged friends! To help keep our neighborhood clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone, please remember to keep your dog on a leash and clean up after them during your walks.

Poop bags are provided in RVR year-round at the regularly serviced waste stations. Please be a good neighbor and dog owner and scoop the poop!

And don’t forget — Carbondale’s leash laws apply in RVR.

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.

Tuesday, June 17 | 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Mila Rossi is a Colorado-based mixed-media artist whose work explores the intersection of abstraction and nature. Inspired by rich textures in nature, Rossi transforms images of flora and fauna, such as lichen and cactus, into vibrant organic compositions. Through her unique approach of blending photography with painting, she uses nature as both subject and medium. Rossi brings a thoughtful, layered perspective to her work, inviting viewers to experience their environments in a unique way. Visit Mila's website here.

The Ranch House will be featuring Mila's artwork beginning May 29 and hosting an Artist Meet & Greet Tuesday, June 17. See details below.

Please RSVP here if you'd like to attend.

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.

Spring has sprung and the Naughty Knitters are returning to the Ranch House starting Tuesday, May 20 for the entire summer. All hand crafters, those who knit, crochet, embroider, cross-stitch, etc. are welcome to join the group from 3 - 4:30 p.m. every Tuesday.

The next RVR4Good meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 27, at 5:30 P.M. Anyone interested in getting involved with volunteer opportunities or learning more about RVR4Good’s community initiatives is encouraged to attend. 
Learn more about RVR4Good here.

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.

Water Aerobics will begin on Tuesday, 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.

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 & July 30

Ages 10-14

Click here to view the Town of Carbondale meeting calendar.

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

John Norton's Ageless Athlete is suspended through June because of an injury. Wishing him a quick and smooth recovery!

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