Happy New Year from the Ranch House.
Cheers to health, happiness, and prosperity in 2024!

Sunday is the last day for you to cast your ballot for the Fourth Amendment to the RVRMA Master Declaration! If you have not already voted, we encourage you to do so. Paper ballots were previously mailed out to all properties that had not cast a ballot. If you would like to drop a ballot off over the weekend, please feel free to drop it at the front desk. The Ranch House will be closing at 5 p.m. on 12/31.  

Deadline to submit your vote is December, 31 2023.

As many of you know, RVR resident, Tricia Pionzio is a talented photographer who has been helping us refresh images to our website, newsletter and other mailings. The picture above is one of her recent submissions. We are so grateful to Tricia for providing so many excellent pictures to assist us in our efforts to revamp our look. Thank you, Tricia!

Trash will be collected on Wednesday, Jan. 3

Trash collection will be delayed one day due to the upcoming New Year holiday.

As a kind reminder, cans must remain inside until 6 a.m. on trash day. Cans must be put back by 8 p.m. on trash day

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.

How about this for your New Year's Resolution? This will be the year you begin composting! Sadly, only about 90 homes here in RVR use a commercial composting service, and we have two right here in Carbondale. Composting is the easiest and most effective way for people to personally reduce greenhouse gas emissions while also creating a nutrient-rich soil amendment. What are you waiting for? It's easy, inexpensive, and convenient. Afraid it will smell in your kitchen or garage? Actually a closed compost container with a lid is less smelly than your garbage. You will be surprised at how little actual garbage you produce once you begin to compost. Compost isn't just food scraps and dead flowers. You can compost paper towels, tissues, corks, pet hair, cotton balls, wooden chopsticks, napkins, and office paper. It's very satisfying to keep these items out of the landfill. Make composting the standard in your home next year and stick to your resolution!

 Saturday, Jan. 13

Brian & Janis Leasure, Karen Peirson and Aimee Luther invite you to an evening of appreciation for River Valley Ranch homeowners and friends.

5:30 - 9 p.m. at the Old Thompson Barn, 333 River Valley Ranch Drive.

 Thursday, Jan. 18

Come see the Thirty Fingers Band on the 3rd Thursday in January from 5:30-7 p.m. They will be a fun twist of soft rock to bluegrass. Enjoy drink specials with friends and neighbors on these lively evenings.

50% off Drinks
No RSVP Required

Following the Board’s unanimous approval of the budget at the November Board Meeting, homeowners had the next step of voting on the budget. According to our governing documents, two-thirds of RVR’s property owners would have to vote no to reject the budget to curtail it from going into effect on 1/1/2024. Of the 157 homeowners who voted on the budget ratification, 127 were in favor of the budget, while 30 opposed it. That means the budget goes into effect on January 1, 2024.

Thanks to all of you who took the time to weigh in on the issue. 

RVR Property Owners who mail their payment will be receiving notification from our Accounting Department over the next week about what their monthly dues will be, starting in January. Those owners who are on auto-pay will automatically have their payment adjusted.

The posted speed limit throughout RVR is 20 mph.

As a kind reminder to residents, we ask that you please slow down and remain cautious while driving in RVR. It is of the utmost importance that we all drive carefully to avoid conflicts between vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic.

The speed limit in the neighborhood is 20 mph. Please adhere to the law and do not exceed 20 mph at any time while driving in RVR.

We would like to extend our appreciation to those of you who consistently follow the speed limit. Thank you for doing your part to keep everyone safe!

Interested in meeting up with other RVR skiers? Join the RVR Ski Club! They meet once a week.

Contact club ambassador and RVR resident, Michael Korber: mbkorber@gmail.com, (401) 439-9132. Happy skiing!

Pictured left, RVR Ski Club members enjoying their first meet-up. Everyone had a great time!

Newly added Kids' Spring Ballet session at the Ranch House! 

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