Sopris Mountain Photo Credit: Tricia Pionzio

On April 1st, the Naughty Knitters cast aside (no pun intended) their knitting to decorate Ukrainian eggs. Christi Small, who’s been involved with this process since she was a young girl, led the group with instructions in the process of decorating the eggs. Lots of laughs, oohs and wows accompanied our egg decorating session!  Next week, the knitters are back to knitting! Thanks to Sarah Murr for submitting this week's featured photo!

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

RVR Ranch House Renovation updates are shared in each month's board packet.
Click here to view the most recent update in the March 2025 Board Packet.

RVR4Good met on March 25 and finalized its mission statement, emphasizing community support through volunteer opportunities and partnerships with local non-profits.

The group is currently working on developing a website to share updates and engagement opportunities. Meetings will take place on the last Tuesday of each month, with the next one scheduled for Tuesday, April 29 at 5:30 p.m. at RVR Ranch House.

If you're interested in getting involved, please reach out at rvr4good@gmail.com.

Work will continue through the beginning of next week

Turf plug aeration and organic fertilization application in Master Common Areas, as well as the Settlement and Old Town will continue through the beginning of next week.

Proper turf aeration provides for efficient use of water as it allows for greater penetration of surface applied irrigation water and minimizes surface run-off. Additionally, the aeration allows for the introduction of air into the soil which diminishes compaction and promotes soil health and root growth.

If you live in The Settlement or Old Town, please help the crews by keeping areas maintained by RVRMA clear of any debris and especially dog poop!

If you would like to be added to our opt-out list or have any questions, please email travis.green@rvrma.org.

The RVRMA Board of Directors has reviewed draft versions of the Twenty Second Amendment to the RVRMA Design Guidelines at the February and March board meetings. The draft Amendment is the result of an almost yearlong effort, focusing largely on fire defensiveness and waterwise landscaping. The amendment also allows for more contemporary interpretations of the guidelines including reasonable and modest changes in keeping with the architectural fabric that has been established in the neighborhood.

Click here to read an Executive Summary along with the latest draft version of the Twenty Second Amendment to the RVR Design Guidelines. As is typical with any amendments made to the RVR Design Guidelines, the document will be posted for a minimum of thirty days before the RVR Board votes to approve it. The board will again be discussing this topic at the April board meeting which could result in a vote for approval should the board wish to make a motion to that end.

Have feedback you would like to share? Click here for the Feedback Form to submit your comments. Feedback forms summited before the April board packet is released on Friday, April 18 will be included in the board packet.

Friday, April 11 | 5 - 7 p.m.

Click here to RSVP

Thursday, April 17 | 5 - 7 p.m.

This month's artist is Megan George. Please stop by the Ranch House to come check out her artwork.

Megan is a scratchboard artist specializing in detailed depictions of large agricultural and western animals. Drawn to the meticulous nature of the medium since 2017, she embraces the challenge of creating highly detailed, time-intensive works—sometimes taking months to complete. Her black-and-white pieces highlight striking contrasts and textures, bringing out not only the physical details of her subjects but also their personalities and emotions. Through her art, Megan captures the unspoken essence of these animals, revealing their depth and character in every piece.

No RSVP required for Meet & Greet Event.

Sunday, April 20 | 1 - 3 p.m.

Click here to RSVP

Thursday, April 17 | 3 p.m.

The Boundary Board of Directors invites Boundary homeowners to the Board of Directors meeting.

Meeting Participation Options:

Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85735327841?pwd=WjRMNHZUdUNkYjhkRmJhUnVFUWRFZz09 
Meeting ID: 857 3532 7841
Passcode: 926846

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

All items will be donated by April 11

Please visit the Ranch House to check the Lost and Found before items are donated on Friday, April 11.

Friendly reminder to always double-check before leaving to ensure you haven’t left anything behind!

In 2025, we will be carefully removing up to 43 trees. Some of these are also slated for replanting. Each tree that is scheduled for removal has been marked with a black dot to make it easily identifiable. We are doing our best to discuss this with homeowners who have immediate impacts (trees that are located directly in front of or adjacent to their lot). We advise everyone to be aware of the trees that surround them, and their corresponding markings. If an Ash Tree has no markings, it is likely scheduled for removal further into the future. If an Ash tree has a silver tag, it is a tree that has been treated for EAB (reducing it’s chance of infection). It is also worth noting that smaller Ash trees (tree trunk “DBH”) do not respond well to preventative injections, which may help explain some of the Arborist’s decisions. Please feel free to reach out to RVR Management with any questions. 

For information on how to identify Ash Trees you may click here to be directed to a video offered by the Colorado State Forest Service.  For a press release from June of 2023 that better explains EAB in Carbondale (previously feathered in our newsletters) click here.

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!

Maintenance teams have now begun prepping the courts. They will work hard during favorable conditions, but cold or wet weather may slow down progress. Additionally, overnight freezing temperatures can also cause delays. We’ll provide updates through the weekly news as the courts become available.

Read more about our unique clay courts below:

RVR clay courts are beloved by the community and we boast one of the finest tennis facilities in the valley. The preparation of the five Har-Tru clay courts is a delicate job and requires a lot of work from RVR crews to get them ready for opening day. Crews are often met with cold and wet weather roadblocks that put a halt to their efforts. Reconditioning of the clay courts after winter months includes five segments: cleaning, leveling, top dressing, rolling and laying lines.

Click here to learn more about the details of these five steps and how the process unfolds.

We thank you for your patience while we work hard to get the courts in perfect shape for our members and guests!

The Ranch House is now accepting applications for summer lifeguards! Click here to complete the application. Lifeguards must be a minimum of 15 years old at the time of certification. We will tentatively hold lifeguard certification training at the Ranch House on Friday, May 16 (after school) - Sunday, May 18 (all days are required). A swim test and online training portion will be required prior to the in-person training.

Email ashley.lynch@rvrma.org for more information. 

Homeowners can sign up for a wildfire risk assessment by clicking here. The Roaring Fork Wildfire Collaborative has a community assistance fund where homeowners can be reimbursed up to $1500 (or $10,000 for HOA-level) for undertaking actions identified in those assessments. Funding is awarded twice a year, the winter deadline is March 31. Click here to learn more.

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: July 7, 8, 9, 10, 28 & 29

Ages 10-14

The Handlebar Restaurant is now open for the season. Spring Hours listed below. Please swing by and enjoy the beautiful mountain views while enjoying a good meal in the neighborhood!

Click here to view the menu. 

Click here to view the Town of Carbondale meeting calendar.

970.963.6300  •  www.rvrma.org