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.

We’re thrilled to announce the arrival of Brady Martin Fife, born on April 26, 2025, at 3:04 a.m. Brady measured 19 inches long and weighed 9 lbs. 1 oz. A healthy and happy addition to our community!

Many of you know Brady’s proud mom, Rachel who works at the front desk of the Ranch House. Please join us in congratulating her and welcoming little Brady to the RVR family!

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.

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.

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.

Click here for the application

RVR4Good hosted a community event on Tuesday evening, April 29, featuring presentations from three local nonprofits: Carbondale Education Foundation, Great Expectations, and The Crystal Theatre. Around 20 residents attended the complimentary gathering, which included wine service and a Q&A session. The intimate, theater-style event provided a platform for the organizations to share their missions, current needs, and fundraising goals.

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.

Please be advised that herbicide application will take place in the Old Town, Settlement Neighborhoods and common areas on Monday, May 5 through Friday, May 9. These dates are subject to postponement due to weather.

Information concerning turf management and herbicide use can be found on the Landscape Page of the website. 

As a kind reminder, the RVRMA resident irrigation window is from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with the golf course having priority during the evening hours. The infrastructure which powers our system lacks the capacity to irrigate both the golf course and the community simultaneously. Recently, pumps in the community became inoperable due to excessive demand for water during the evening hours. 

Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us maintain a reliable irrigation system for everyone!

Saturday, June 7 | 8 am to 2 pm

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

RVR Golf has a full lineup of exciting events this May that you won’t want to miss! Mark your calendars and join the fun all month long!

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.

We are happy to share that tennis courts two, three, four and five are now open and available for booking! Court one will be available next week. 

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

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!

970.963.6300  •  www.rvrma.org