- 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
June 6, 2025 - How angling closures help Colorado’s stressed fish populations
June 5, 2025 - Wildfire risk remains potent on Colorado’s Western Slope as summer heats up
June 2, 2025 - Another of Colorado’s wolves has died, marking the sixth death this year
May 30, 2025 - Colorado Parks and Wildlife kills Copper Creek wolf connected to multiple livestock attacks in Pitkin County
May 29, 2025 - How many of Colorado’s wolves can die before experts raise the alarm?