Dale is tricked by a group of con artists into signing over her ranch. The swindlers then promptly sell the ranch to a new arrival from back East who doesn't realize he's being taken, too.
Two men arrive in Mineral City with a plan — they know that the teller at the bank once served time in prison for killing a man, and they threaten to expose his past unless he helps them rob the bank.
During Paradise Valley's Ride of the Ranchers, a gang of outlaws plans to attack Don Jose's ranch while he's away at the ride in order to take his strongbox which they believe is full of money.
Tom Larabees gun is used to kill a rancher, though Tom swears he never pulled the trigger.
Roy, Dale and Pat assist Sheriff Blodgett investigate the murder of a carnival owner.
