Irrigation and Landscaping
At this time, residents of Crystal Canyon have irrigation water. Crews are currently testing lines throughout the rest of the community and homeowners should expect irrigation water to be accessible by next week.
Keep a look out for more details on the irrigation start up process in upcoming mailings.
As the sprinklers fire up, we want to send a kind reminder that mother nature has provided significant moisture to your lawn during early spring. Our mainlines also run much deeper than residential lines. Given the risk of freezing temperatures, we suggest that you delay pressurizing your lines at this time.
Fertilization and aeration is also underway. For up to date information and timelines for everything from weed mitigation/spraying to mowing schedules, please visit our updated landscaping page.
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*We are now seeking full time Landscaping and Irrigation Technicians. Please contact Travis Green at travis.green@rvrma.org for more information.
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Hours of Operation
- The large recreation pool is open during Ranch House regular business hours.
Monday - Friday: 6 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Lifeguards Present
Daily 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
- Slide & Snack Bar
12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
*Changes in schedule may occur intermittently due to weather or staffing.
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Swim Lessons
- Private lessons available starting Monday, June 5 – provided by lifeguards on staff
- Available for members and members’ family guests only. All charges to be put on members’ account
- More information regarding pricing and registration to come – stay tuned
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Water Aerobics
- Starting Tuesday, May 30
- Tuesdays & Thursdays 9-10 a.m.
- Classes will take place in the rec pool.
- Please register on the Club Automation class schedule. Water Aerobics will be visible once on the schedule
- $2/class, same as all group fitness classes
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Minors at the Ranch House & Pool Area
- Must be 12 years old, or supervised by a caregiver, at least 15 years old
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Guests
- Must be accompanied by the member, or called in to the front desk each day before guest arrives
- Must fill out a waiver
- $7/child, $9/adult
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Ranch House Hours
Beginning Saturday, May 27 the Ranch House will close nightly at 9 p.m.
- Monday - Friday 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.
- Saturday & Sunday 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
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Pictured above you can see maintenance crews working on the courts during a light spring snow.
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Clay Tennis Court Update
Spring is here and tennis is in the air (along with a little bit of snow)! The RVR maintenance crew has been working daily to get the clay courts ready for the season.
We are happy to share that courts two and three are now open for play! Courts four and five should be ready by next week.
For your planning, scheduled lessons will have priority on the courts, and social play will be available outside of those lessons.
We will continue to provide updates when additional courts are ready!
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Green Tip | Earth Day
Saturday, April 22 is Earth Day and it was created to help bring support and awareness of the need to protect Earth’s natural resources for future generations. April 22 is also the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day and the Carbondale Police Department will be accepting prescription drugs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a convenient means of disposing of unused, unwanted, or expired prescription drugs. Drugs should never be poured down the sink or flushed down the toilet as they can pass through the wastewater treatment system and enter rivers and streams. Even trace amounts of contaminants can hurt fish and other aquatic wildlife, and potentially end up in our drinking water.
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Resist the Idle!
Please turn your vehicles off when collecting your mail at the Ranch House.
Many local and state governments have adopted legislation that limits vehicle idling to combat increasing air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. The Colorado Revised Statute 42-4-1206, more commonly known as the "puffer" law, allows law enforcement officers across the state to immediately ticket individuals who have left a vehicle running unattended for any period of time. To avoid excess emissions, turn off the ignition!
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Did You Know? | RVR History Trail
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RVR is a special place and there are various details about the community that many may not be aware of. To help inform homeowners about all of RVR's unique features, we will run a "Did You Know" section each week in the newsletter.
What is the RVR History Trail?
In the Fall of 2021 The Carbondale Historical Society and River Valley Ranch got together to create the RVR History Trail. Gary Lesser, RVRMA Board President at the time, was instrumental in the projects inception and eventual creation. The trail (2.7 mile loop), is best experienced by walking or riding a bicycle. From Orchard Park, head west on Crystal Bridge Drive, and follow the navigation directions, which take you along Crystal Bridge, across North Bridge Drive, and along River Valley Ranch Drive. The History Trail ends at the RVR Ranch House, site of the tenth and final panel. Click here for a map of the trail.
The trail features ten panels that tell the story of how RVR evolved from being a home to the nomadic Ute Indian tribes of the 1400's, to the European settlers and homesteaders in the 1800's, to development of RVR homes and a golf course in the late 1990's.
Click here to read an article by the Post Independent featuring the History Trail project.
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Meeting ID: 873 0822 5190
Passcode: 206381
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No Parking on Grass
After a great winter with much precipitation, our softened sod and irrigation system underneath are much more susceptible to surface damage. Please be sure to advise your contractors, visitors and household members to stay off the grass when parking in RVR.
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Pet Reminder
We have received various comments from neighbors in the community concerning dogs that are allowed off leash.
As a reminder, dogs off leash are a violation of Carbondale Ordinances and the RVRMA HOA Covenants.
Carbondale P.D. will be regularly patrolling RVR neighborhoods, distributing warnings for dogs that are off leash.
Thank you for your attention to this important matter. We appreciate your efforts towards courteous pet ownership and helping to preserve the peaceful enjoyment of River Valley Ranch!
- Click here to learn about Town of Carbondale's leash laws and nuisance dog ordinances.
- Click here for the Master Declaration searchable document (use ctrl F for search feature).
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Deer Fencing
Due to lower elevation snow pack, we anticipate deer to migrate later in the season this year. The deer fencing removal deadline has been extended to Wednesday, May 31. 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.
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RVR Social Clubs
RVR Book Club
Interested in joining an RVR book club?
Please contact Ambassador (club organizer): Rebecca Guerra: rmaguerra@gmail.com.
RVR Garden Club
All experiences, ages, and genders welcome.
Ambassador (club organizer): Jane Peterson
Janepeterson11222@icloud.com
703-609-6206 (text only please)
First Garden Club meeting scheduled for Tueday, April 25 at 2 p.m. Please reach out to Jane if you would like to join.
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Kids' Summer Tennis Camp| Registration Open!
$70/day
12:30-4:30 p.m.
Ages 10-14
June 19 to June 23
July 10 to July 14
July 31 to Aug 4
Ages 5 to 9
June 26 to June 30
July 17 to July 21
Aug. 7 to Aug. 11 (waitlist only)
If you would like to register your child, click here. Click here for the waiver.
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Click here for a printable version of the schedule
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Sip. Savor. Support. event at the Gathering Center, The Orchard Carbondale on Friday, April 21.
Click here to learn more.
CAPTAIN POW! Earth Day AT TACAW on Saturday, April 22.
Click here to learn more.
Glenwood Springs Community Concert Finale at Glenwood High School on Sunday, April 23 at 7 p.m.
gsnconcertassn.org
Wise Woman event at River Valley Ranch Old Thompson Barn on Wednesday, April 26 from 6-8 p.m.
Click here to learn more. RVSP: peggycorcillo@gmail.com
Town of Carbondale Spring Clean- Up Recycling & Waste Diversion Event on Saturday, April 29 from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Click here to learn more.
State of the Arts Symposium at TACAW on Tuesday May 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
carbondalearts.com
Fireball Drop hosted by Carbondale Rotary Club at Sopris Park on Friday, May 5 at 5 p.m.
rotarycarbondale.org
Dandelion Day at Sopris Park on Saturday, May 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Click here to learn more.
The Annual Plant Sale at Colorado Rocky Mountain School on Saturday, May 20 and Sunday, May 21 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Click here to learn more.
Carbondale Wild West Rodeo Series every Thursday from June 1 through late August.
carbondalerodeo.com
2023 GSAR Golf Tourney at RVR Golf Course on Friday, June 23. 9 a.m. shotgun.
Click here to learn more.
Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers is hiring for one seasonal position.
Click here to view open positions and job descriptions.
Might you have a spare ADU? Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers (RFOV) is searching for community members to host their hard working seasonal employees during the 2023 field season, April 17-October 15. Seasonal employees undergo a background check and their hosts are welcome to charge market rate.
If interested, please reach out to Melissa Daniels, mdaniels@rfov.org
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