- Email: alongwell@vaildaily.com
Ali Longwell is a versatile reporter and editor who has covered everything from business and technology to education, local government and more across Colorado.
In August 2024, Ali joined the regional reporting team for the Colorado mountain newspaper group that includes Summit Daily and its sister papers in Vail, Aspen, Steamboat, Winter Park and Glenwood Springs, Grand County and Craig. She is based out of Eagle County and covers environmental and water issues, wildlife, health and arts and entertainment.
Most recently, Ali spent three years reporting on local government, education, health care, environmental issues and more for the Vail Daily.
Ali grew up in Golden and began her career in journalism after graduating from the University of Denver in 2016. Her work has been published in Avid Lifestyle, 5280 Magazine, Denver Life Magazine, SDxCentral and ColoradoBiz Magazine.
When not writing, Ali can be found exploring the world around her, be it in a world of books, on skis, by bike or with her two dogs, Chance and Hazel.
Recent Articles
November 18, 2024 - An idea to manage bison as both wildlife and livestock finds new life at the Colorado Capitol
November 15, 2024 - Decision on citizen petition to halt wolf introductions is still pending as CPW staff work on a recommendation
November 12, 2024 - Colorado Parks and Wildlife meets with four counties to share its plan on next wave of wolf releases
November 12, 2024 - The greater sage-grouse is threatened in the West. President Biden’s Interior Department is proposing development restrictions to save the bird
November 8, 2024 - If given the proper tools, will hikers pack out their poop? A study of Colorado’s busiest 14er explored this and more