Qwest Appoints Loretta Armenta President for Qwest in New Mexico.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Qwest Communications International Inc. (NYSE:Q) today announced that Loretta Armenta has been appointed Qwest president for New Mexico. Armenta will assume her new role on Dec. 1, and report to Steve Davis, Qwest senior vice president of public policy. Armenta's broad responsibilities include representing Qwest's vision and values in New Mexico -- its Spirit of Service -- and working with community, government and civic leaders throughout the state.

"Loretta's extensive business and public service background, coupled with her community involvement and role as a nationally recognized advocate for cultural diversity, make her an ideal choice to lead the New Mexico team," said Davis. "As a longtime New Mexican with deep connections to this state, Loretta brings an intimate knowledge of the state of New Mexico, its people, businesses and communities."

Armenta joins Qwest following seven years as the president and CEO of the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce. In that role, her responsibilities included strategic direction in the areas of promoting small-businesses; overseeing convention and tourism, marketing, government and civic affairs; and interacting with federal, state and local officials and civic leaders to further the mission of the chamber. Armenta also has held other posts within the chamber and has worked as a special agent at Prudential Financial Services, an account executive with KRDM Radio in Albuquerque, and as the state director and executive director for the New Mexico March of Dimes.

"I view this as a wonderful opportunity and am excited to tackle this new challenge and further Qwest's Spirit of Service mission in the diverse communities throughout New Mexico," said Armenta. "I look forward to working with Qwest's incredible New Mexico employees to meet the needs of customers."

Armenta has earned numerous degrees, including a certificate in executive management practices from the University of Florida, a certificate in total quality management from Dallas Catholic University and a certificate in executive management from the University of New Mexico.

Armenta replaces John Badal in her new role.

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