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This Jan. 17, 2012 photo provided by Colorado Ski Country USA shows skiers gathered at the lodge at Purgatory Ski Area in Colorado. Getting your player ready...
DURANGO — A 34-year-old New Mexico woman has died after crashing into a tree while skiing at Purgatory Resort near Durango in southwestern Colorado.
that Kressyda Ming of Farmington died Saturday afternoon.
Smith says the accident was reported at about 3:15 p.m., a medical helicopter arrived at about 4 p.m. and Ming was pronounced dead at around 4:30 p.m.
Smith says Ming had been skiing with friends. An autopsy was scheduled for Monday.
Resort general manager Colin McBeath expressed sympathy to the woman’s family and friends.
