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) January 23, 2004 (January 22, 2004) St. Mary Land & Exploration Company (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-31539 41-0518430 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 1776 Lincoln Street, Suite 700, Denver, Colorado 80203 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (303) 861-8140 Not applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits. The following exhibit is furnished as part of this report: Exhibit 99.1 Press release of St. Mary Land & Exploration Company dated January 22, 2004 Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On January 22, 2004, St. Mary Land & Exploration Company issued a press release announcing its 2004 capital expenditures budget, year-end 2003 reserves and an update on its operations for the fourth quarter and full year of 2003. As indicated in the press release, the Company has scheduled a related 2003 year-end results teleconference call for February 27, 2004, at 8:00 AM (MST). This press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. SIGNATURES 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. ST. MARY LAND & EXPLORATION COMPANY Date: January 23, 2004 By: /S/ DAVID W. HONEYFIELD ----------------------- David W. Honeyfield Vice President - Finance, Treasurer and Secretary