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 use extra caution when driving through RVR during winter months. When the roads are icy and snowpacked, speeding becomes an even bigger risk. A speeding vehicle on slippery roads will increase the chances of a crash so please consider your safety and the safety of those around you.

The Vail Daily Newspaper recently ran an article concerning Pedestrian Safety. Click here to view an important image that was highlighted in the article. Pedestrians are significantly less likely to survive collisions with vehicles that occur when the vehicles are traveling at faster speeds.

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.

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 Old Town Advisory Committee will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 6:30 p.m. Old Town Owners can attend in person in the Ranch House conference room or via zoom.

Click here for the Zoom link.

Meeting ID: 854 5491 8012
Passcode: 993365

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 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

Streets and public bike paths throughout River Valley Ranch are maintained by the Town of Carbondale. For information about the Town of Carbondale Snow and Ice Control Guidelines, click here.

Below are the thresholds that will trigger service in the Old Town & Settlement neighborhood which are contracted with RVRMA:

*Residents of the Boundary, the Twenty Four and Crystal Bluffs can contact your Board of Directors or property manager should you have any questions.

As a kind reminder, the Town of Carbondale has an ordinance restricting parking on the street for more than 72 hours. Be mindful when choosing an on street parking location for your vehicle, and be sure to park in the same direction that traffic flows. Please consider how your parking may impact your neighbors.

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

You've probably read about the recent initiative to reintroduce gray wolves to Colorado. Gray wolves are listed as endangered under the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA), and the correlation may not have been planned, but the end of last year marked the 50th anniversary of the ESA. The ESA has saved hundreds of species from extinction and continues to protect and preserve some of our most beloved animals and plants. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service shared five ways we can help endangered species in honor of the golden anniversary of the ESA, including planting a pollinator garden with native plants, volunteering on public lands or with local nature organizations, making front and back yards more hospitable to wildlife, stopping the spread of invasive species, and helping to educate others about endangered and threatened species.

Only one spot left, sign up today!

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