Exhibit 25
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549
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FORM T - 1
STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY UNDER THE TRUST
INDENTURE ACT OF 1939 OF A CORPORATION
DESIGNATED TO ACT AS TRUSTEE
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CHECK IF AN APPLICATION TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY
OF A TRUSTEE PURSUANT TO SECTION 305 (b) (2) _________
FIRST TRUST OF NEW YORK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
(Exact name of trustee as specified in its charter)
13-3781471
(I. R. S. Employer
Identification No.)
100 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
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Dennis J. Calabrese, President
First Trust of New York, National Association
100 Wall Street, 16th Floor
New York, NY 10005
Telephone: (212) 361-2506
(Name, address and telephone number of agent for service)
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PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO
(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)
Colorado 84-0296600
(State or other jurisdiction of (I. R. S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
1225 17th Street
Denver, Colorado 80202
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
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FIRST COLLATERAL TRUST BONDS
(Title of the indenture securities)
Item 1. General Information.
Furnish the following information as to the trustee - -
(a) Name and address of each examining or supervising authority to
which it is subject.
Name Address
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Comptroller of the Currency Washington, D. C.
(b) Whether it is authorized to exercise corporate trust powers.
Yes.
Item 2. Affiliations with the Obligor.
If the obligor is an affiliate of the trustee, describe each such
affiliation.
None.
Item 16. List of Exhibits.
Exhibit 1. Articles of Association of First Trust of New York, National
Association, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 1 of
Form T-1, Registration No. 33-83774.
Exhibit 2. Certificate of Authority to Commence Business for First Trust of
New York, National Association, incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 2 of Form T-1, Registration No. 33-83774.
Exhibit 3. Authorization of the Trustee to exercise corporate trust powers
for First Trust of New York, National Association, incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 3 of Form T-1, Registration No.
33-83774.
Exhibit 4. By-Laws of First Trust of New York, National Association,
Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4 of Form T-1,
Registration No. 33-55851.
Exhibit 5. Not applicable.
Exhibit 6. Consent of First Trust of New York, National Association,
required by Section 321(b) of the Act, incorporated herein
by reference to Exhibit 6 of Form T-1, Registration No.33-83774.
Exhibit 7. Report of Condition of First Trust of New York, National
Association, as of the close of business on June 30, 1996,
published pursuant to law or the requirements of its supervising
or examining authority.
Exhibit 8. Not applicable.
Exhibit 9. Not applicable.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as
amended, the trustee, First Trust of New York, National Association, a national
banking association organized and existing under the laws of the United States,
has duly caused this statement of eligibility to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, all in the City of New York, and State
of New York, on the 21st day of October, 1996.
FIRST TRUST OF NEW YORK,
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
By: /s/ Catherine F. Donohue
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Catherine F. Donohue
Vice President
Exhibit 7
First Trust of New York, N. A.
Statement of Financial Condition
As of 06/30/96
($000's)
06/30/96
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Assets
Cash and Due From Depository Institutions $29,167
Federal Reserve Stock 3,658
Fixed Assets 707
Intangible Assets 82,730
Other Assets 8,084
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Total Assets $124,346
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Liabilities
Other Liabilities 6,207
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Total Liabilities 6,207
Equity
Common and Preferred Stock 1,000
Surplus 120,932
Undivided Profits (3,793)
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Total Equity Capital 118,139
Total Liabilities and Equity Capital $124,346
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To the best of the undersigned's determination, as of this date the above
financial information is true and correct.
First Trust of New York, N. A.
By: /s/ Catherine F. Donohue
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Vice President
Date: October 21, 1996