Bob Wiley, a veteran and a patriot, discovers gold on his New Mexico ranch. He mines it secretly, hoping to build up a fortune for his son Bobby. But his secret is found out, and corrupt government officials swindle him out of his land and kill his son in the process. Wiley renounces his country and joins with a the bandit Pancho Zapilla, who plans a raid on Wiley's hometown. Wiley sees the error of his decision, but is there still time to stop the destruction of the town?