The Durango Kid rides again, this time to try to maintain peace between a post of Calvary officers quartered at Fort Sanders and the local Indians. When Chief Eagle is mysteriously shot during a meeting to discuss peace, his son Running Wolf (Jay Silverheels) threatens to avenge the death of his father with war. The local Indian Agent, Steve Holden (Charles Starrett), cautions the Colonel to remain calm and show Running Wolf that he stands for peace, but Steve finds himself caught in the middle with neither side trusting his council. Fortunately for all, Steve's outlaw alter-ego the Durango Kid is trusted by Running Wolf, and his quick action helps end the killing. Smiley Burnette is on hand as a traveling shoe repairman, who gets himself in plenty of trouble. Young Tommy Ivo plays the Colonel's son - whose defiant streak puts him in the path of trouble and also allows him to come to the aid of the soldiers!