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 April Board Packet.

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

On the evening of Thursday, April 17, RVR hosted a happy hour featuring local artist Megan George. Known for her unique scratchboard technique where images emerge by scratching away a dark surface to reveal a lighter layer beneath, almost like drawing in reverse. Megan captivated guests with both her art and her story.

She shared how growing up around ranch animals and her background as a veterinary technician continue to inspire the subjects of her pieces. The night was filled with creativity, engaging conversations, and a strong sense of community.

Check out more of Megan’s amazing work on her Instagram page!

RVR’s annual Easter event took place this past Sunday, April 20, and was a huge success! The festivities included an exciting egg scavenger hunt, a visit from the Easter Bunny, face painting, a balloon artist, and a bounce house. Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy the beautiful spring weather and celebrate together in the spirit of community fun!

Smiles all around as RVR kids got twisty fun from the balloon artist!

We’re excited to announce our next meeting on Tuesday, April 29 at 5:30 p.m. at the RVR Ranch House. This meeting will feature presentations by Great Expectations and The Crystal Theatre. Learn how you can get involved, make a difference in our community, and explore volunteer opportunities!

For more details and to sign up, check the event section below.

If you're interested in getting involved, please visit RVR4Good Website

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.

Water service has been restored to all of RVR. We do not recommend starting with a full irrigation schedule at this time. We will be doing some light watering while tuning and repairing heads. 

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. 

Tuesday, April 29 | 5:30 - 7 p.m.

Click here to RSVP

Saturday, June 7 | 8 am to 2 pm

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

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.

Some in the community may have received a notice from the Town of Carbondale regarding the need for a backflow test. 

According to the Town of Carbondale these notices are automated and sent annually to comply with a mandate from the State of Colorado.

At this time, backflow testing and certification is not required every year. While this may change in the future, for now, it is up to each property owner to schedule testing at their own discretion, as needed.

Important: If you apply for a building or other type of permit, a valid backflow test and certification will be required as part of that process.

If you did not complete your backflow test last year, you are required to do so.

Homeowners can reach out to the Town of Carbondale Water & Utilities Department for more information at 970.510.1350.

We are happy to share that tennis courts two, three and four are now open and available for booking!

Courts one and five will be available next week. We will send updates in special mailings as more courts become available.

Please email jessica.hennessy@rvrma.org if you have any questions.

As is typical this time of year, we are seeing an increase in Design Review Requests from the Community. Awning additions, landscape improvements, deck replacements and re-staining of homes are just some of the requests that have come through. Many of these repairs can be approved through a simple Administrative Approval process. More complex projects may require a more formal design review by the DRC. In all cases, we ask that homeowners please fill out and submit a Home Improvement Application form to seek approval before you begin your project.

Did you know that gutter guards can help protect your home from fire by preventing debris from accumulating in your gutters? Embers from wildfires can land on your gutters and ignite debris that have accumulated inside and gutter guards reduce the chance of this happening. Metal gutter guards are the most effective at containing fires because they are less combustible. Typically a mesh of 1/8 or 1/16 inch is best to prevent embers from entering your home. Homeowners should avoid large mesh sizes such as 1/4 inch.

Screens over vents can also prevent embers from entering vulnerable areas like your attic or crawl space. Additionally, gutter cleaning is an essential part of home maintenance and upkeep, always be sure to regularly clean the screens to prevent debris buildup that could hinder airflow.

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