As is typical this time of year, we are sharing the annual budget as early as we can, giving the community an opportunity to provide feedback on a preliminary budget draft. We invite you to join us for one of two budget Q&A sessions being held at the Ranch House in person or via zoom. See links below for draft budgets and timelines.

- 2026 RVRMA Budget 
- 2026 Old Town Budget 
- 2026 Settlement Budget 
- 2026 Budget Formulation Timeline

Renovation Updates

As previously discussed, our mailroom will be renovated this winter. To accommodate this, a temporary mailroom will be set up in the parking spaces closest to the Ranch House (the handicapped spaces will remain available). The temporary mailroom will be heated and equipped with a ramp entrance for accessibility.

We expect its delivery on October 15. All existing mailboxes will be relocated on Sunday, Oct. 26, and the process will be completed before Monday, Oct. 27.  Mail pickup will be unavailable on Sunday, October 26 as boxes are moved.  Aside from that, we anticipate a seamless transition. Your box number and key will remain the same—you will simply pick up your mail at the new location.

We also anticipate a temporary closure of the lap lanes and hot tubs again in mid-November while roofing work is underway. This closure will be necessary to ensure a safe environment for all guests. The exact timing and duration are still being finalized, and we will provide updates as soon as more information becomes available. This differs from our previously released estimated timeline. We appreciate your patience and understanding—we continue to prioritize keeping those areas open as much as is possible.

Click here to learn more about renovation updates (newly added information provided in blue).

It’s that time of year again! The Ranch House fall leaf dumpster is available for community use. We’re glad to be able to offer the dumpster a little earlier this year to help with fall clean-up.

The tennis courts will remain open while temperatures stay above freezing. Once temperatures drop below freezing at night, the courts form a layer of frost on the surface. Then, daytime temperatures melt the frost, and the courts become soft, muddy, and un-playable. At that point, the courts will close for the winter.

We will keep you posted!

 Discover what’s happening next with RVR’s social clubs and come join the fun!

RVR Ski Club

Monday, Oct. 20

Ready for another great season on the slopes? The RVR Ski Club is back, and we’d love for you to join! Interested? Contact Michael Korber at mbkorber@gmail.com or 970-901-2115.

Ski Club Meeting at the Ranch House on Monday, Oct. 20 from 5:30 - 7 p.m.  Open to all who are interested. No RSVP needed. 

RVR Theatre Group

Sunday, Oct. 19

Join the RVR Theatre Group for the final performance of The Secretary on Sunday, Oct. 19 at 2 p.m. at Thunder River Theatre.

Please remember to purchase your tickets and let Fredda Korber know if you’ll be attending by emailing Fredda.Korber@gmail.com.

Tickets can be purchased here.

Naughty Knitters

Tuesdays at 3 p.m.

The Naughty Knitters meet weekly at the Ranch House on Tuesdays at 3 p.m. Whether you knit, stitch, or are just curious to give it a try, you’re invited to join in the fun, everyone is welcome!

Interested in staying in the loop? Email Sarah Murr at sarahmurr100@gmail.com to be added to the Neighbors’ Knit & Stitch email list. 

Looking to make a positive difference in the Carbondale community? RVR4Good brings neighbors together to support local non-profits in areas like education, food security, the arts, health, and human services. Join us in lending a hand and helping our community thrive.

Join RVR4Good at their upcoming meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 5:30 p.m. at the Ranch House.

Below, you’ll find several upcoming ways to get involved, including drives, events, and initiatives supporting our neighbors and local organizations. Click the links below to dive deeper on how you can help.

No RSVP Necessary 

Photo Credits (top, left to right):
Yvonne Perry (Hikers), Wolf Gensch (Coal Basin), Chris Woods (Old Town Neighborhood), Marc Margulies (Aerial over Sopris), Chris Woods (Neighborhood Color).

Do you have a photo you’d like to share with the community? We’d love to showcase it! Please send your submissions to our Member Services Supervisor, Sarah Gager, at Sarah.Gager@rvrma.org

Irrigation blow-outs are now underway in the community. The team will continue to work on RVR residences through the last week of October. 

Once your system has been winterized, a 2025 sticker will be placed on your controller to confirm it has been completed.

Homeowners may now install deer fencing. 

Deer season is upon us! To help protect your landscaping, trees, shrubs, and flowers, homeowners may now begin installing deer fencing. 

To read more about deer fencing standards in the community, see section 6.58.1 of the Design Guidelines (Fourth Amendment to the Design Guidelines).

Investment Policy Amendment

At the September Board meeting, the proposed Investment Policy Amendment was formally reviewed and approved. This policy was initially presented to the community at the August Board meeting and posted on the RVR website on Friday, August 22. The updated Investment Policy Amendment is now officially adopted and can be previewed here: Investment Policy 

The Board also decided to review a new version of the Investment Policy designed to allow for more flexibility. This updated draft has been posted to the RVR website and will be reviewed, and likely voted on, at the October Board meeting.

You can preview the updated draft here: Investment Policy Draft

Please be aware of the presence of coyotes in RVR and be very careful when you have small pets or children outside. There are continued sightings being reported across the community.

Visit Colorado Parks and Wildlife to read more about living with coyotes.

Photo Credit Left: Elizabeth Lozner

Photo Credit Right: Kristin Burks

Click here to view the Town of Carbondale meeting calendar.

Last day 10/16

Have a little extra from your garden? We’d love for you to share it with the community at the Farmer’s Table! A big thank you to everyone who has already brought goodies to share—it’s been such a joy.

The Farmer’s Table will wrap up for the season on Thursday, October 16.

NEW CLASS- Myofacial Release & Recovery Yoga Class 

Myofascial Release + Recovery class uses RAD Roller therapy balls, gentle stretches, and breathwork to release tension, improve mobility, support recovery, and promote overall body balance—perfect for athletes, those managing chronic tension, or anyone navigating natural changes with aging.

Lindsay Herlinger

Discover the healing power of yoga with Lindsay Herlinger, a RYT-500/E-RYT-200 certified teacher with 1,500+ hours of training. Specializing in Myofascial Release, Yin, and Restorative Yoga, her classes combine breathwork, anatomy expertise, and therapeutic techniques to help you release tension, reduce stress, recover physically, and feel fully balanced—body, mind, and spirit.

970.963.6300  •  www.rvrma.org