Following the Board’s unanimous approval of the budget at the November Board Meeting, homeowners were given the opportunity to vote on its ratification. In accordance with our governing documents, the budget would only be rejected if two-thirds of RVR property owners voted against it.

Of the 205 homeowners who participated in the vote, 171 approved the budget and 34 opposed it. As a result, the budget has been ratified and will take effect on January 1, 2026, along with the updated dues structure, which can be found here.

Homeowners enrolled in auto-pay do not need to take any action; monthly automatic payments will be adjusted to reflect the new rate.

Homeowners who submit payments by mail or use their bank’s bill-pay service will receive invoices reflecting the updated amounts and should ensure their payment settings are adjusted accordingly.

Details about the Renovation were discussed at December’s Board meeting. You can read the full report by clicking here. Please see below for some important highlights and stay tuned for future board reports, which will have additional updates.

Roofing Project Update & Pool Area Access

The Ranch House roofing project is ongoing, and due to complexities related to flashing and masonry work above the lap lanes, completion is now anticipated around January 9. In coordination with construction schedules and the upcoming holidays, the lap lanes and hot tubs will be fully open all day on the following dates:

Friday, December 26 through Sunday, December 28

Friday, January 2 through Sunday, January 4

Outside of these dates, the lap lanes and hot tubs will be closed Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to accommodate construction activity. Lap Lanes & Hot Tubs — Open Days and Hours

Monday–Friday: 6:00–7:30 a.m. and 4:30–8:00 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Open all day: December 26–28

Open all day: January 2–4

Administrative Office Impacts

Beginning around January 5, there may be temporary impacts to the Administrative Offices as work continues. Staff may relocate to temporary office space in the Executive Board Room during this time. While the timelines are difficult to project, the disturbances could last up to one month. We will continue to keep the community informed as this transition approaches.

Santa’s sleigh made a pit stop at the Ranch House last Sunday! Thank you to everyone who joined us for festive photos, cookie decorating, and a cozy hot chocolate bar. Santa’s off to make his list and check it twice—until next year! 🎅❄️

Thanks to everyone who stopped by the Ranch House to take a crack at this week’s trivia question:

Which statement is true?

A) Mistletoe grows from the ground like ivy
B) Mistletoe was believed to bring good luck and protection
C) Mistletoe only blooms during December
D) Mistletoe was the original Christmas greenery before holly became popular

The correct answer is B!
Mistletoe has long been believed to bring good luck and offer protection.

Congratulations to Nancy Harris for submitting the correct answer! All correct entries were entered into a prize drawing—thanks to everyone who played!

This week's featured photo came from Travis Green who captured this guy near the river. 

Do you have a photo you’d like to share with the community? We’d love to showcase it! Please send your submissions to our Member Services Supervisor, Sarah Gager, at Sarah.Gager@rvrma.org

Special Holiday Hours Listed Below!

The Homestead will remain open in the off-season due to popular demand! Stop by the Homestead Golf Restaurant and enjoy great food, a friendly atmosphere, and beautiful views right here in RVR. With new winter hours, it’s a perfect spot to meet friends, relax, and support a local gem.

Click here to view their menu - Dinner specials listed here.
Click here to view upcoming events.  

With the holiday season here, many members will have guests in town that may want to visit the Ranch House.

Click here for some important rules to remember when checking in your guests.

Streets and public bike paths throughout River Valley Ranch are maintained by the Town of Carbondale. For information about the Town of Carbondale Snow and Ice Control Guidelines, click here.

Below are the thresholds that will trigger service in the Old Town & Settlement neighborhoods, which are contracted with RVRMA:

Old Town—to be plowed at 2” of accumulation
Settlement—1/2” of snow triggers only north facing driveways to be plowed; 3/4” triggers all driveways in Settlement to be plowed.

*Residents of the Boundary, the Twenty-Four and Crystal Bluffs can contact your Board of Directors or property manager should you have any questions.

RVR4Good will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 30 at 5:30 p.m. in the Ranch House. Visit RVR4Good's website here to learn how you can get involved. A LiftUp donation bin is also available at the Ranch House front desk.

The Naughty Knitters are returning to cozy, in-home gatherings this winter, meeting every Tuesday at 3 p.m. To find out this week’s location, please contact Sarah Murr at sarahmurr100@gmail.com.

The RVR Ski Club is delaying the start of its meet-ups due to current snow conditions and limited open terrain. Stay tuned for updates.

Click here to view the Town of Carbondale meeting calendar.

View the 2026 Waste Collection Calendar.

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