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 24, 2003
THE EXPLORATION COMPANY OF DELAWARE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware	0-9120	84-0793089
(State of	(Commission File	(IRS Employer
incorporation)	Number)	Identification No.)
500 North Loop 1604 East, Suite 250
San Antonio, Texas			78232
(Address of principal executive offices)			(Zip Code)
(210) 496-5300
(Registrant's telephone number,
including area code)

Item 5:  Other Events
Attached, as Exhibit 99, is a press release issued by the Registrant on June 24, 2003 entitled "The Exploration Company Announces Management Changes".
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: June 25, 2003
THE EXPLORATION COMPANY OF DELAWARE, INC.
	/s/ P. Mark Stark
	P. Mark Stark
	Chief Financial Officer
	(Principal Accounting and Financial Officer)

			EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number                                         Description
	99	Press Release dated June 24, 2003 entitled "The Exploration Company Announces Management Changes".