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During the December 2023 Board Meeting, it was shared that the Fourth Amendment to the RVRMA Master Declaration (Short Term Rental Amendment) has reached the voting threshold to pass.

Below is the final vote tally for the Fourth Amendment vote, as of December 31, 2023.

Yes- 390
No- 110
Did not vote- 48
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Total: 548

The Fourth Amendment will be recorded and enforceable after the RVRMA Executive Board meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024.

Thank you to Yvonne Perry for sharing the picture above of RVR neighbors during a cross country skiing trip up Castle Creek!

If you're interested in having your photo highlighted in the weekly news, please submit images to: jessica.hennessy@rvrma.org.

Now that the golf course is officially closed for the season, responsible winter traffic is permitted. Residents should stay off greens and out of bunkers. It is also imperative that you keep your dogs leashed at all times and be sure pick up after your pet!

We have received feedback from RVR homeowners concerning dogs chasing our resident mule deer on the course. We implore homeowners to keep their pets away from the local wildlife and don’t forget — Carbondale’s leash laws apply in RVR.

Check out either of these two articles on the topic:

The Coloradoan: Colorado Parks and Wildlife: Keep dogs away from wildlife

Colorado Parks & Wildlife: Wandering Pets Spell Trouble

As we say goodbye to the holiday season, we'd like to remind everyone that it is almost time to take down your festive holiday decorations.

Per the RVR Holiday Lighting policy, "Lighting may be on until January 31. Holiday yard ornaments/décor, visible holiday lights and house icicle lights must be off and removed by January 31. Outdoor tree lights must be turned off after January 31, but homeowners have until March 1 to remove tree lights."

Mountain Waste will collect Christmas trees curbside on collection day. $25 per tree, call before pick up 970.963.3435.

The Town of Carbondale Christmas tree recycling is also available at 4th and Colorado. Contact the Town for more information.

The Ranch House will be closed from Wednesday, Feb. 7 through Sunday, Feb. 11 (re-opening Monday, Feb. 12).We are happy to share that this year we were able to shorten the closure by two days! This temporary closure will allow for necessary maintenance and detailed deep cleaning. 

*If you have a reserved locker rental, please be sure to clear it out by February 4 as they will undergo deep cleaning during the closure.

Please note that the Ranch House will be closing early on Friday, Jan. 5 at 5 p.m. for an all staff holiday party. Thank you for your support and understanding!

 Saturday, Jan. 13

Brian & Janis Leasure, Karen Peirson and Aimee Luther invite you to an evening of appreciation for River Valley Ranch homeowners and friends.

5:30 - 9 p.m. at the Old Thompson Barn, 333 River Valley Ranch Drive.

 Thursday, Jan. 18

Come see the Thirty Fingers Band on the 3rd Thursday in January from 5:30-7 p.m. They will be a fun twist of soft rock to bluegrass. Enjoy drink specials with friends and neighbors on these lively evenings.

50% off Drinks
No RSVP Required

 Friday, Jan. 19

Come to Family Movie Night at the Ranch House! Movie begins at 5:30 p.m. Attendees are welcome to bring dinner.

Free Entry
Free Popcorn
Adult Drink Specials
No RSVP Required

 Friday, Jan. 26

Indulge in a variety of French Red Wines, and expand your palate. Join us for an evening of wine tasting, fun and education. Small snacks provided

5:30 - 7 p.m.

At the beginning of last year, a 10-cent plastic bag fee went into effect in Colorado. On January 1st, 2024 the next phase of this law (https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb21-1162) banning plastic bags and Styrofoam containers goes into action. The ban prohibits grocery stores and retail shops from using plastic bags and instead they must move to recyclable paper bags. The goal is to discourage people from taking the single-use bag and instead bring their own reusable bag. Restaurants must likewise eliminate the use of Styrofoam containers. Stores and restaurants can use up their existing supply of plastic bags and Styrofoam containers until June 1st, then they must abide by the new rule. There are a few exceptions. Stores with less than three locations that only operate in Colorado are exempt from the law. The fees and bans also don’t apply to certain types of single-use bags, like pharmacy bags or the plastic bags provided in the fruit and vegetable section of stores.

Homeowners of the Boundary are invited to attend the Boundary Board of Directors quarterly meeting on Thursday, Jan. 18 at 3 p.m. Owners can attend in person in the Ranch House conference room or via Zoom.

As a kind reminder, Boundary board meetings are for Boundary property owners of record only. 

Interested in meeting up with other RVR skiers? Join the RVR Ski Club! They meet once a week.

Contact club ambassador and RVR resident, Michael Korber: mbkorber@gmail.com, (401) 439-9132. Happy skiing!

Pictured left, RVR Ski Club members enjoying their first meet-up. Everyone had a great time!

Following the Board’s unanimous approval of the budget at the November 2023 Board Meeting, homeowners had the next step of voting on the budget. Of the 157 homeowners who voted on the budget ratification, 127 were in favor of the budget, while 30 opposed it. That means the budget went into effect on January 1, 2024.

Thanks to all of you who took the time to weigh in on the issue. 

Newly added Kids' Spring Ballet session at the Ranch House! 

Alexandra Jerkunica from Bondale Ballet is partnering with RVR for a Kids' Spring Ballet class. No experience necessary. Open to boys and girls ages 5 - 8 years old. 

Tuesday, Feb. 27 - May 7 from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
RVR residents -$135, Non-residents $150. Space is limited.

**no class on March 26. Students will perform at Dandelion Day on May 11.

970.963.6300  •  www.rvrma.org