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Colorado鈥檚 second state song is about to turn 52. Peter Moore wonders: Did it ruin the place John Denver was singing about?

On this episode of Colorado Edition, we revisit some of our favorite segments, including a recovery residence, norovirus in the Grand Canyon and John Denver.

John Denver鈥檚 鈥淩ocky Mountain High鈥� turns 50 years old in October, an anniversary marking the legacy he left in the state of Colorado and far beyond.

Tonight, the Colorado Symphony is commemorating the hit tune with a special performance.

It just makes sense to meet with CU Denver history professor Tom Noel -- also known as 鈥淒r. Colorado鈥� -- at History Colorado Center鈥檚 exhibit "Zoom In:鈥�

Matthews joins a diverse cast 鈥� including Emmylou Harris, My Morning Jacket and Old Crow Medicine Show 鈥� to honor the late singer-songwriter on a new tribute album.

Depending on who you talk to, folk singer and environmentalist John Denver was either revered or reviled in Colorado. And a petition circulating to name a鈥�