Ali Longwell is a versatile reporter and editor who has covered everything from business and technology to education, local government and more across Colorado.
Ali is a regional reporter for the Colorado mountain newspaper group that includes the Post Independent and its sister papers in Vail, Summit, Aspen, Steamboat, and Winter Park. She is based out of Eagle County and joined the regional team in August 2024.
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 5, 2025 - Colorado consolidates mental health crisis services under 988 Colorado
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
June 2, 2025 - Colorado Parks and Wildlife kills Copper Creek wolf connected to multiple livestock attacks in Pitkin County
May 28, 2025 - How many of Colorado’s wolves can die before experts raise the alarm?