COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. (THECOUNT) — KRDO Sports Director Rob Namnoum suffered a heart attack Monday and is recovering after undergoing surgery. He underwent emergency surgery Monday to put in a stint, and he’s being monitored closely.

Doctors say Namnoum, 46, who has been with KRDO for 20 years, is expected to make a full recovery, according to the station.

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Rob and his family want to thank everyone for all of their thoughts, prayers, and continued support during his recovery.

“He wants everyone to know that he is OK and will be coming back — he’s even been sending text messages to KRDO Sports Reporter Danny Mata about this week’s Friday Night Blitz,” reports KRDO.

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Geo quick facts: Colorado Springs, at an elevation of 6,035 ft., is a city in Colorado at the eastern foot of the Rocky Mountains. It lies near glacier-carved Pikes Peak, a landmark in Pike National Forest with hiking trails and a cog railway leading to its 14,114-ft. summit. The city’s Garden of the Gods park features iconic red-sandstone formations and mountain views – wikipedia.