A big thank you to everyone who joined us for another fantastic Fourth of July Community Potluck! It was a wonderful afternoon filled with great food and friendly faces. Families enjoyed bounce houses, face painting, and a fun, welcoming atmosphere while neighbors gathered to celebrate together.

A special shout-out to RVR resident Steven Conger, who stepped in to play guitar with the live band and helped make the afternoon even more memorable. Thank you to everyone who brought a dish and joined in the celebration, we're grateful to be part of such an amazing community!

Sadly, one of our neighborhood foxes was recently struck and killed by a vehicle. It's a heartbreaking reminder that RVR is home to many wild animals that often cross our roads, especially during the early morning and evening hours.

Please help protect wildlife, and your neighbors, by observing the 20-mph speed limit throughout the community and staying alert while driving. A few extra seconds can make all the difference.

Stage 2 Fire Restrictions are in effect for the Town of Carbondale and surrounding areas due to increased fire danger. These restrictions prohibit activities that could spark a wildfire and are intended to help protect our community, public lands, and emergency responders.

 Click here to learn more.

Beyond following the current Stage 2 Fire Restrictions, homeowners can also help reduce wildfire risk by taking a few simple steps around the home:

Small maintenance tasks can make a big difference in protecting your home and our community.

One of the easiest and most effective home-hardening steps is adding 1/8-inch fire-resistant metal screening to attic vents. Most homes have some mesh screening, but not all have screening small enough to help keep wind-driven wildfire embers out of the attic, which is a major ignition risk.

This upgrade is recommended by fire-safety experts, including the Carbondale Fire Department and the Roaring Fork Wildfire Collaborative, as an important step toward making homes more fire resilient.

For information, please contact governance@rvrma.org.  We are happy to share information, and we can also share the names of contractors that some of your neighbors may have used. This work is being completed at the Ranch House. Please remember that dryer vents require unrestricted airflow for safe operation, screening them with 1/8 screening can increase your fire risk!

East Wing Now Open!

The East Wing is now open, and we're excited to see residents enjoying the newly renovated spaces. Thank you to everyone for your patience and flexibility throughout construction.

Work continues behind the scenes as the team prepares for the next phase of the renovation. We'll continue to keep the community informed as additional milestones are reached.

Wednesday, July 22 | 5:30 p.m.

Click here to RSVP
*Registration for this event is not required to attend. However, this does help us manage catering numbers and seating.

This meeting is available to join via Zoom if you want to tune in from the comfort of your home:

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83335709145?pwd=4R2Yarh2W9tsAPwIpW2GarcSygwNbe.1


Meeting ID: 833 3570 9145
Passcode: 790095

In-person attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A section of the meeting. From a technical standpoint, we will not have the capability for zoom attendees to take part in the Q&A. For those who plan to Zoom in, please note that visuals will be limited. 

Wednesday, July 29 | 5:30 p.m.

Complimentary. RSVP here

Friday, July 31 | 3-5 p.m.

Complimentary. RSVP here

RVR is a community that loves the outdoors, and many residents enjoy boats, campers, trailers, and other recreational vehicles. As a friendly reminder, we'd like to highlight the Association's parking requirements.

Section 3.16 of the Second Amendment to the RVR Master Declaration says that boats, trailers, motor homes, campers, recreational vehicles, golf carts, commercial vehicles, and other similar vehicles may not be parked or stored on Lots, Units, or the Master Common Areas, except for temporary loading and unloading during daylight hours.

If you currently have a recreational vehicle or similar item parked in the community that does not comply with these requirements, we kindly ask that you relocate it to an appropriate storage location.

To help protect local water supplies during dry summer conditions, the Town of Carbondale has implemented water restrictions effective immediately.

Residents of River Valley Ranch, who primarily use ditch water for irrigation, are encouraged to conserve water and prepare for potential supply limitations later this summer. 

An important reminder, RVR and the golf course share the same water system, and our water agreement is designed to ensure adequate water pressure at all times. Under this agreement, RVR homeowners may irrigate between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., while the golf course waters between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m.

RVR residents can help conserve water by:

Click here to read the latest public service announcement and learn more about current water restrictions.

Please join us at the July Board of Directors Meeting as we welcome and install Alexander "Z" Hoffman, Ben Johnston, and Todd Richmond to the RVRMA Board of Directors.

As the number of candidates matched the number of open positions, the election was uncontested and the candidates were elected by acclamation in accordance with the RVRMA Board of Directors Election Policy.

We also extend our sincere appreciation to Carl Hostetter for his years of dedicated service and the many contributions he has made to the RVR community.

A donation bin is available for easy drop-offs in the Ranch House lobby. Want to see what’s needed? Click here for the list of accepted items.

Click here to learn about more ways to be involved with Lift Up!

At the May 27, 2026 Board of Directors meeting, the Board approved moving forward with the proposed Vacant Lot Improvement Policy for community review. In accordance with the RVR’s Policy Adoption Process, the draft policy will be posted for a minimum 30-day community feedback period before returning to the Board for final consideration and vote.

Review the policy by clicking here. Email governance@rvrma.org with any comments.

Mondays-Thursdays | 1-4:30 p.m.

Ages 6-8                                   Ages 9-13
July 13-16                                 July 20-23 *
August 3-6                                August 10-13 * 

July 22 and August 10-13 are currently waitlisted.

Tennis racquets provided. 
RVR Residents: $85/day
Non-resident: $110/day

Summer is here and with more members bringing guests to enjoy the pool and hang out at the Ranch House, we kindly ask that you please keep these important rules in mind when checking in your visitors. Click here to learn more.

Golf Course Closed to Pedestrian Traffic

Stop by the Homestead Golf Restaurant and enjoy great food, a friendly atmosphere, and beautiful views right here in RVR. With new spring hours, it’s a perfect spot to meet friends, relax, and support a local gem.

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

Click here to view the Town of Carbondale meeting calendar.

970.963.6300  •  www.rvrma.org