Ranch House renovations continue! Visit our website for the latest updates.

Lap Pool: Vestibule work is ongoing and is anticipated to be usable at some point next week. The pool remains open, but members must walk around the bend of the pool and use the silver ladder to enter the water. 

Locker Rooms & Restrooms: Main facilities remain closed. Please use the East Wing family changing rooms and restrooms, where towels are available.

Parking: Renovation work and the leaf dumpster limit parking. Overflow parking is available on River Valley Ranch Drive and at the Old Thompson Barn. Thank you to Brian Leasure for sharing his lot! Contractor spaces may open to members when not needed.

Thank you for your patience and flexibility as renovations continue. We’re excited to see these improvements come together!

A look at the new Snack Bar flooring

Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday, Nov. 1, at 2 a.m. Remember to turn your clocks back one hour before heading to bed Saturday night and enjoy an extra hour of sleep!

What a beautiful evening for Halloween at the Barn! Perfect weather set the scene for festive costumes, neighborly fun and plenty of treats. Dustino’s Pizza Truck was a huge hit, serving up delicious pizza, while our Hocus Pocus Punch added a yummy signature sip to the celebration.

Penelope Potter delighted families with a magic show, face painting and balloon animals, and the potion station kept little witches and wizards busy mixing up their own creations.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the evening so much fun! A special thank you to Brian Leasure for generously allowing us to use the RVR Barn for this year’s Halloween Party. We’re so grateful for his support in making this fun community event possible!

Thank you to everyone who joined our Budget Q&A sessions! We appreciate you taking the time to ask questions, share feedback, and be part of the planning process.

What’s next?
The proposed 2027 Budget was presented at the Board meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The Board will consider approval at its Wednesday, Nov. 18 meeting.

Following the Board approval, the budget will be posted on the RVRMA website. Budget ballots are scheduled to be emailed on Friday, Dec. 4, with final ratification scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 16.

Thank you again for your thoughtful input and participation!

The seasonal irrigation blowout is complete! Thank you to our RVR crews for getting the system ready for winter.

If you have any questions, please contact Travis Green, Facilities & Grounds Superintendent, at travis.green@rvrma.org.

Fall cleanup is still underway, and the Ranch House leaf dumpster remains available for community use! Last year, we were able to keep it out well into November, and we hope to “leaf” it a little longer again this season. We’ll let the community know in advance when removal is scheduled.

A reminder for e-bike and e-scooter riders: wear a properly fitted, securely fastened helmet every ride, keep speeds low, and give walkers and pets plenty of room.

Parents, please take a moment to review safe riding habits with your kids and teens. Thanks for helping keep our neighborhood safe for everyone!

For more tips, check out e-bike and e-scooter safety guidance from Children’s Hospital Colorado.

Join friends and neighbors at The Ranch House on Sunday, Nov. 8, from 4–6 p.m. for a cozy afternoon of fall comfort food and community connection with RVR4Good.

Meet representatives from Lift Up, La Clinica, Stepping Stones, Tom’s Door, and Holiday Baskets to learn about their organizations’ needs and holiday giving opportunities. You’ll also be able to select a Holiday Baskets family or a Tom’s Door gift tag at the event to help fulfill a holiday wish.

Food is provided by the RVR4Good Board, and admission is free! Stop by for a quick visit or stay awhile, and bring a canned good for Lift Up’s holiday can drive.

Please RSVP to help us plan food for everyone. The Ranch House Front Desk is always happy to help you RSVP. We’d love to see you there!

The tennis courts officially closed for the season on Friday, Oct. 30. Thank you to Cristina and everyone who joined us on the courts for another wonderful season. We look forward to seeing you back on the courts in the spring!

We’ve collected quite a few lost-and-found items since Labor Day weekend! Please stop by the Ranch House to take a look and see if anything belongs to you.

Items not claimed by November 11 will be donated.

It is with a heavy heart that we share this obituary for Thomas J. Cooney, who passed away on October 8, surrounded by the family he loved so deeply.

Tom was a big part of the RVR community and will be missed.

Click here to read his full obituary.

Please join us in celebrating Tom’s life on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary of the Crown Catholic Church in Carbondale. Lunch will follow at Aspen Glen Country Club.

There’s a new opportunity for Colorado homeowners to see how insurers assess wildfire risk. Under HB25-1182, insurers that use wildfire risk scores or models must share homeowners’ scores or classifications and information about available mitigation discounts. Homeowners can also appeal a score or classification directly to their insurer.

As you review your insurance paperwork, look for this information and ask your insurer how any wildfire mitigation work may be considered. Dated photos and records of improvements can help support the conversation.

Gentle Slow Flow Yoga | Fridays 8-9 a.m.

Meet visiting yoga instructor Lauren! A therapist, yoga and mindfulness instructor, and co-founder of On Point Adventures, Lauren brings warmth, authenticity, and a passion for the mind-body connection to her teaching. She encourages others to find balance through movement and mindfulness.

Lauren’s yoga journey began in college and deepened during six months spent traveling and exploring yoga in Nepal. Her love of travel, diverse cultures, and human connection continues to shape her approach. Outside of work, she enjoys trail running, river adventures, and time with family and friends.

Please help keep the Ranch House Fitness Center safe, welcoming, and enjoyable for everyone by following posted rules, keeping conversations and audio at a considerate volume, using headphones, and stepping outside the fitness areas to take cell phone calls.

Proper workout attire and appropriate athletic footwear are required. Sandals, flip-flops, street shoes, and elevated shoes are not permitted. Please also wipe down and return equipment after use and avoid dropping weights.

Thank you for respecting our shared spaces and your fellow members!

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