- 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 Vail Daily and its sister papers in Summit, 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
May 10, 2025 - What House Republicans’ reconciliation bill could mean for public lands in Colorado
May 9, 2025 - What kind of vet care should ranchers be compensated for after wolf-livestock conflict?
May 8, 2025 - Colorado Parks and Wildlife tracking up to four possible wolf dens
May 6, 2025 - Colorado lawmakers kill bill aimed at bringing down homeowners insurance costs
May 6, 2025 - Colorado’s bald eagle population has been making a comeback. Here’s how it happened.