Deadline to submit your vote is December, 31 2023.

If you have not yet cast a vote for the Fourth Amendment to the RVRMA Master Declaration, we encourage you to do so.  Paper ballots are available at the Ranch House (or via mail) should you prefer that method. We are happy to assist any homeowners seeking assistance, please feel free to reach out. Printed copies of the proposed Fourth Amendment are also available.

Due to the beautiful weather, the tennis courts will remain open for play through next Tuesday, Oct. 24. They will officially be closed on Wednesday, Oct. 25.

RVR crews continue to work on the irrigation blow-out process. Crystal Canyon Dr., South Bridge Ct., Pine Ridge Ct., Old Barn Ln., Perry Ridge, Bowles Drive, Patterson, Sopris Mesa, Settlement and Old Town neighborhoods, as well as all homes on the East side of the river are now complete. We will continue to update the community as the process continues.

If your irrigation controller is in your garage, please provide a garage code to allow the irrigation crew access to your controls. You may contact Ashley Lynch at ashley.lynch@rvrma.org.

A large bear has been sighted on Crystal Bridge Drive near South Bridge Court in recent days. As a reminder, bears can be attracted to the neighborhood in various ways, including trash left out overnight, bird feeders, pet food, barbeque grills and fruit and compost. Please do your part to keep the bears safe and out of our neighborhoods.

Thank you for your efforts to keep the community and local wildlife safe! 

Employee Spotlight: Want to get to know the Ranch House team better? Check out the Employee Spotlight each week, which will feature a different employee.

Juan Carlos, Maintenance

Juan Carlos was born in Jalisco, Mexico. He has 7 brothers and 2 sisters – a very big family! Juan Carlos came to Carbondale with one of his brothers in 2000. At that time, he started working at the Ranch House seasonally for a couple of years. He became full time in 2003 – so, he’s been at the Ranch House for more than 20 years, wow! This extended background shows, as Juan Carlos knows all the history, nooks, and crannies of everything in and around the building. Juan Carlos is married to Ana, who also works at the Ranch House. They have 3 adult kids: Alonzo, Anjela, and Erik. Juan Carlos likes to go out to eat when he can. He loves Whitehouse Pizza and The Goat. He used to play soccer and still enjoys watching his favorite team, the Chivas, from Guadalajara. He also enjoys watching baseball and basketball – his teams are the Dodgers and Nuggets. His favorite trip was in Cancun for a wedding. He loved the beaches, pools, and restaurants. Juan Carlos enjoys maintaining the pools and tennis courts at the Ranch House. He appreciates seeing the results of his hard work, and hearing that members are happy after using the facilities he spends so much time keeping in great condition. Next time you see Juan Carlos hard at work, say hello!

Thank you to RVR resident, Fredda Korber for submitting this week's featured photo. Fredda writes, "Cycling down 133 on a glorious Sunday morning…lucky us!" We couldn't agree more, Fredda!

Do you have a great fall photo you would like to share? We'd like to feature your picture in an upcoming newsletter highlighting the beautiful fall foliage in RVR and the Roaring Fork Valley. Please submit images to: jessica.hennessy@rvrma.org.

You were recently invited to participate in a survey surrounding a proposed improvement plan to our Ranch House facility. This valuable feedback will be used to shape the final details of a proposal.

The next step in the process is for the Long-Range Planning Committee to discuss the overall plan in light of the survey results.

A big thanks for all who took the time to participate, we will continue to discuss this important community topic in public meetings.

The results are now being shared with the community and can be found at this this link. 

Thursday, Oct. 26

You are invited to attend an Artist Meet and Greet Happy Hour with Kris Cox. Drinks and small bites will be provided.

5:30 - 7 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 27

Costumes encouraged!

Carbondale Flash Mob to perform at the Ranch House at 6 p.m.!

Drinks and snacks provided.
5:30-7 p.m.

Costumes encouraged! $10/child ages 4-12.
3 and under, and adults are free. Only kids 4-12 need to register.

Saturday, Oct. 28

Come to the Ranch House for a not-so-spooky kids' Halloween event! Enjoy a sorceress and magic show, bounce house (weather permitting), face painting, balloons, glitter tattoos, pumpkin decorating, and crafts.
3 - 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 4

Craft Fair open from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Come support community artists. Great holiday gifts!

No registration required for shoppers. Vendors (RVR residents only) please email Ali Royer to register: ali.royer@rvrma.org.

Drinks at 5:30 p.m. Program at 6 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 9

Gather at the Ranch House to enjoy some drinks with friends, then a presentation from Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers. Learn more about the restoration projects they're working on and how to get involved. Volunteers restored parts of Avalanche creek earlier this year.

Saturday, Dec. 2

Mark your calendars for the RVR Holiday Celebration! Catered food, drinks, music, Santa & Mrs. Claus, and kids' activities!

5-7:30 p.m.

$23/adult (13+ yo)
$12/child (4-12 yo)

Don’t get spooked by Halloween trash. How can you make your Halloween celebrations fun and spooky without contributing to the avalanche of single-use plastic pollution? Start by carving your own pumpkins rather than buying plastic jack-o-lanterns. This is a fun activity for the whole family. Make your own scarecrows. Dig through your ragbag to find some old clothes, buy a bale of hay, stuff the clothes with the hay, and top with a pumpkin head. If you want to light your house up at night beyond the jack-o-lanterns, make sure you purchase LED string lights as they use significantly less energy (with lower carbon emissions) and will also last longer than incandescent bulbs. Finally treats! Avoiding the plastic packaging around candy is tough. Try candy in recyclable cardboard boxes like Junior Mints or Milk Duds. Or try handing out aluminum cans of soda, or small tangerines. No Plasticween this year!

RVR members may now bring their leaves and organic waste to the Ranch House parking lot for disposal. Look for the large dumpster towards the back of the parking lot and please be sure to dump your leaves into the dumpster and take your box or bag with you.

Last year the dumpster was out until the week of November 21. We hope to have it available as long as possible again this year. We will keep the community informed of any removal dates before they happen.

*This service is offered to RVR homeowners only. We ask that you please communicate this to your contractors. 

We recently received a report of a mountain lion sighting in the neighborhood. Please take necessary precautions to keep your children and pets safe! 

House Bill 23-1105 came out of this year's legislative session. In brief, this bill creates a task force, under the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) to examine issues confronting HOA homeowners’ rights and to prepare a report by April 15, 2024 regarding the task force’s findings and conclusions regarding the matters it examines. Click here to learn more.

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