UNITED STATES
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 (Date of earliest event reported):
June 2, 1998
U S WEST Communications, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Colorado 1-3040 84-0273800
(State or Other Commission File Number I.R.S. Employer
Jurisdiction of Incorporation Identification Number
1801 California Street
Denver, Colorado 80202
(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)
(303) 672-2700
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events
On June 2, 1998, U S WEST Communications, Inc. issued a press release
entitled "New Mexico State Corporation Commission Orders Rate Reduction." The
release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit 99 - Press Release dated June 2, 1998
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 hereunto duly authorized.
U S WEST Communications, Inc.
By: /s/ Thomas O. McGimpsey
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THOMAS O. McGIMPSEY
Assistant Secretary
Dated: June 2, 1998