SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report : March 22, 1995 (Date of earliest event reported) Westmoreland Coal Company (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-752 23-1128670 (State or other (Commission File (IRS Employer jurisdiction of Number) Identification No.) incorporation) 700 The Bellevue, 200 South Broad Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (215) 545-2500 Item 5. Other Events. On March 22, 1995 the Company announced that its 1994 earnings will be reduced by $2,928,000 because the partnership which owns the Roanoke Valley I power plant has created a reserve for a portion of its 1994 earnings. A press release describing the transaction is attached as an exhibit and incorporated herein by reference. Item 7. Exhibits. Press release dated March 22, 1995. EXHIBIT INDEX Sequentially Exhibit Description of Exhibit Numbered Number Page 1 Press release dated March 22, 1995 4 SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. WESTMORELAND COAL COMPANY Date: March 23, 1995 By:_______________________ Francis J. Boyle Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer