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
March 14, 2025 - How rare will wolf sightings be in Colorado?
March 13, 2025 - Does Colorado Parks and Wildlife need to update its furbearer regulations for hunting bobcats?
March 8, 2025 - NEPA faces an uncertain future under the Trump administration. Mountain leaders warn that its gutting could have widespread impacts
March 6, 2025 - A Colorado bill aimed at redefining state wildlife management just failed, but it sparked lively debate among hunters, conservationists
March 5, 2025 - Could Colorado see more wolf pups this spring? Parks and Wildlife provides an update on state’s growing population