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The avalanche was reported Thursday morning at Kachina Peak, the highest point in the Taos Ski Valley ski resort, about 14 km north of Taos.
Two skiers were buried in the snow, according to an earlier statement from Taos Ski Valley.
They were rescued by patrol and station passers after the snow collapsed and buried, said Chris Stagg, vice president of public affairs at the station. I said.
The skier died of injuries sustained during the avalanche, a hospital official said. He was taken to the nearby Taos Holy Cross Medical Center, which was initially reported to be in critical condition, CNP chief executive Bill Patten told CNN.
The other injured skier was in critical condition and had been flown to New University. The Mexico City Hospital in Albuquerque, said hospital spokesman Alex Sanchez.
Crews searched the avalanche area using probes, beacons, and avalanche dogs, but found no other skiers trapped Stagg said. "A thorough investigation into the incident and its cause will be conducted," said the resort tweeted on Thursday.
Stagg reported that avalanche prevention work was conducted in this area throughout the season and Thursday morning.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the two people affected by today's event and their families. We thank the ski patrol and the community of visitors on the other side of the mountain who responded without hesitation … "said Stagg in a statement." We appreciate the massive support from the community during this incident. "
The avalanche comes a day after the resort tweeted that its elevator to the Kachina Peak and access to the hikes would be closed due to visibility issues.
