In a growing southwestern community where old-fashioned values are at odds with changing times, Amanda Wyatt is forced to run her sprawling ranch while fighting off encroaching developers after the death of her husband. Living in a town in transition, where migrant workers toil just down the road from upscale ski resorts, Amanda finds solace in her friendship with the widowed Carlota Alvarez, as both try to keep their children on track.
As Amanda battles developers eager to subdivide nearby land, Kate struggles with her feelings for Tomas.
A young woman dies after giving birth in the Wyatt barn, and Amanda cares for the baby until the child's fugitive father returns; Caleb finds a dead body in a remote canyon.
Alex and Eva try to help a Hispanic girl who INS agents want to deport, just as Alex announces his candidacy for the State Senate seat. Meanwhile, Kate hurts Alex with a thoughtless remark.
Amanda's livestock is being sickened by pollution from a neighbor's irrigation system, so Sam tries to talk to the man---who responds with a gun.
When a boy's accident reminds Tomas of his brother's death years before, he confronts Carlotta, who continues to conceal her grief from him.
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