- Email: alongwell@summitdaily.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
April 18, 2025 - What happens to Colorado’s reintroduced wolves when they leave the state?
April 17, 2025 - Colorado’s bears are awake, and they’re hungry
April 16, 2025 - Colorado’s John Hickenlooper says ‘some things just shouldn’t be for sale’ as he stumps for public lands on Western Slope
April 14, 2025 - Colorado’s range rider program is bringing help directly to producers dealing with wolves in northwest counties
April 11, 2025 - Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert’s bill to strip gray wolves of Endangered Species Act protections heads to U.S. House