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As summer winds down, our extended seasonal hours will also come to a close. Beginning Monday, Aug. 31, the Ranch House will resume its regular schedule, closing nightly at 8 p.m.  It has been a wonderful summer. We will continue to keep the pool open as long as weather allows!  

We continue to receive notifications from homeowners of bear sightings in the neighborhood. Bears can be attracted to the neighborhood by trash being left out overnight, bird feeders, pet food, barbeque grills, fruit and compost.

Important Reminder: Trash pickup is every Tuesday except on holidays. Cans must remain inside until 6 a.m. on trash day. Cans must be put back by 8 p.m. on trash day. 

Click here to learn more about how to bear proof your home from Colorado Parks and Wildlife. 

If you plan to rent or lease your home, please be sure to follow these important requirements.

Speed Limit in RVR: 20 MPH

With school now in session, please be extra mindful while driving through the neighborhood. We’re seeing more children walking, biking, and riding the bus to and from school.

Please slow down, stay alert, and remember that the speed limit in RVR is 20 mph.

Thank you for helping keep our community safe, and best wishes to our students and families for a great school year!

Phase Two Construction & Access Updates

Phase Two of the Ranch House renovation is fast approaching and is scheduled to begin the week of September 7, following Labor Day.

All Ranch House amenities will remain available during the initial portions of this renovation. In the first months, the main locker rooms and restrooms will be closed, and members will use the East Wing family changing rooms and restrooms instead. The second floor and pools will remain open.

Demolition work is scheduled to begin the week of September 7, following Labor Day. Initial staging activities may begin the week of August 31.

After Labor Day, the general contractor will construct a partition near the main entrance. During this work, expected to last approximately one week, building access will temporarily move to the back gate near the East Wing. Signage will be clearly posted, and the mailroom will remain accessible.

We look forward to beginning this next phase of improvements! Stay tuned for the upcoming RVRMA Board Report for more detailed information.

RVR community members serving as Wildfire Ambassadors with the Wildfire Collaborative of the Roaring Fork Valley are launching a neighborhood initiative sharing practical ways to better protect our homes, and one another, from wildfire.

The initiative highlights simple, effective steps such as clearing combustible materials from the first five feet around your home, screening vents, signing up for a free home risk assessment, registering for emergency alerts, and preparing a go bag. Funding assistance of up to $1,500 may also be available for eligible wildfire-mitigation projects.

They are looking for volunteers to help share this important information throughout RVR. If you’d like to lend a hand, please take a moment to fill out a simple contact form by clicking here.

Click here to view the Wildfire Preparedness Flyer.

No RSVP required

Roaring Fork Schools is considering a Mill Levy Override (MLO) for the November ballot to help offset decreased state funding and provide additional resources to support the District’s mission and strategic plan.

The Board of Education will decide whether to place the proposed MLO on the ballot at its Aug. 26 meeting.

Community members are invited to learn more and share feedback at two virtual meetings on Monday, Aug. 24:

English Meeting — 6 p.m.

Reunión en español — 6:45 p.m.

Visit the MLO District Website for additional information or submit questions and feedback online.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Estate Planning Seminar in the RVR Board Room! It was a well-attended evening filled with helpful information, thoughtful questions, and great community connection. A special thank you to Alexander “Z” Hoffman for sharing his time, knowledge, and expertise with our us!

The RVR Farmer's table has returned! RVR residents can now find the Farmer's Table set up at the Ranch House. Members are welcome to share excess veggies or flowers from your garden with the community.

Residents are also welcome to take home any of the veggies on the table. Stay Healthy! 

During the Annual Meeting, we discussed current water conditions and RVR's water rights. In coordination with the Town of Carbondale, the ditch headgates supplying our shared irrigation system have been reduced.

As a reminder, RVR homeowners may irrigate between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., while the golf course irrigates between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m.

Read the latest public service announcement from the Town of Carbondale and learn more about current water restrictions here.

Click here to view the Town of Carbondale meeting calendar.

The Town of Carbondale is seeking community feedback on its Traffic Calming Test Project. Please take a few minutes to complete the questionnaire and share your thoughts. Visit the Traffic Calming Test webpage to learn more and take the survey.

Looking for a great meal close to home? Stop by the Homestead Golf Restaurant for delicious food, scenic views, and a welcoming atmosphere. It's the perfect place to gather with friends and support a local favorite.

Click here to view their menu for weekly specials.
Click here to see their weekly events. 

Don't forget to sign up for your fitness classes in advance! Class registrations help us plan ahead, and low enrollment may result in class cancellations.

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