- 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
March 19, 2025 - Western Slope producers partner with state to boost soil health as water scarcity challenges deepen
March 19, 2025 - Does Colorado Parks and Wildlife need to update its furbearer regulations for hunting bobcats?
March 17, 2025 - Will Colorado see drought conditions start to develop this spring?
March 14, 2025 - How rare will wolf sightings be in Colorado?
March 11, 2025 - NEPA faces an uncertain future under the Trump administration; mountain leaders warn that its gutting could have widespread impacts