Living at RVR

River Valley Ranch is a GREAT place to live! These articles deal with issues unique to living at RVR, in the Roaring Fork Valley, in Colorado, and in an HOA. In particular, there is valuable home, fire, and personal safety information included in this section.

Disclaimer: The information on this site comes from reliable sources, however no guarantee is made of its completeness or accuracy. This information can change or be withdrawn at any time. Please note, this information and these materials are the property of RVRMA and may not be distributed or used for any purpose other than for reference without express written permission from the RVRMA.

General Information

Introduction to Community Association Living

Bear Proofing Your Home

A Bear's Quest for Calories

Town of Carbondale Ordinance 14 - Trash Containers

Living with Lions

Snow Removal Protocol

Snow Removal Map

Wildlife and Holiday Decorations-Sopris Sun 11/21/13

Aspen Valley Land Trust - Sopris Sun 12/25/14

Ten Ways to Be a Good Neighbor at RVR

Same Day, Single Provider Residential Trash and Recycling Comes to RVR

Community members asked us to pursue same day, single provider trash and recycling services for our community in order to eliminate redundant truck traffic and reduce the potential impacts on wildlife caused by having trash receptacles on our streets five days per week. A bid process was conducted and the successful bidder was Mountain Refuse, Inc. (MRI) who offered the overall best package of service, price, quality, and convenience. Starting March 31st, MRI will collect trash and recycling for all homes at River Valley Ranch.

For more specific information regarding trash collection and recycling, click HERE to visit the Trash and Recycling page of this website.

Hwy 133 Construction Updates

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has launched the SH133 Carbondale Safety Improvements Project. This project will include the installation of a 'round-about' at the Hwy 133/Main Street intersection, widen portions of Hwy 133, and generally improve the functioning and safety of Hwy 133.

Click HERE for 'real-time' updates on the status of the Hwy 133 construction project or call the Project Hotline at 970.688.4988. You can also sign up for email project updates by sending an email to: SH133@PublicInfoTeam.com

Living with Pets at RVR

We love our Pets! And, in a community like River Valley Ranch, we need to be conscious of the impact our pets may have on our neighbors. Following is information about Town of Carbondale regulations and RVR standards for courteous pet ownership.

Town of Carbondale Animal Ordinances

Town of Carbondale Pet Regulation FAQ's

Dogs, Leashes, and Bringing Your Pet to the Ranch House

Cleaning Up After Your Pets

AVMA - Responsible Pet Ownership Guidelines

AHA - Cats: Indoor vs. Outdoors

Is Your Dog a Good Neighbor?