Ep 9. Rio Grande

Tales of Wells Fargo is an American Western television series that aired from 1957 to 1962. The show followed the adventures of Jim Hardie, a Wells Fargo agent in the late 1800s.

In season 1 episode 9, titled "Rio Grande," Jim Hardie travels to El Paso, Texas to investigate a robbery on the Wells Fargo stagecoach. The stolen cargo contained a valuable shipment of gold and silver, and Jim is tasked with finding the thief and recovering the stolen goods.

While in El Paso, Jim meets a local woman named Maria who is searching for her missing brother, Miguel. Miguel was working on the railroad and disappeared while in the company of a questionable character named Carlos. Jim suspects that Carlos may be involved in the stagecoach robbery and agrees to help Maria find her brother.

As Jim and Maria investigate Miguel's disappearance, they encounter a group of Mexican bandits who are also searching for Carlos. The bandits believe that Carlos has information about a hidden gold mine and plan to force him to lead them there. Jim and Maria are caught in the middle of the bandit's search, and they must use their wits and cunning to stay alive.

Meanwhile, Jim's investigation into the stagecoach robbery leads him to a saloon where he finds Carlos. Jim confronts Carlos and learns that he was not involved in the robbery, but that the true culprit is a ruthless outlaw named Rance Ferguson.

Jim must now face off against Ferguson and his gang in order to recover the stolen gold and bring him to justice. With the help of Maria and a group of Mexican revolutionaries, Jim takes on Ferguson in a thrilling gunfight that will test his skills and his courage.

"Rio Grande" is a fast-paced and action-packed episode of Tales of Wells Fargo that showcases the danger and excitement of life in the Wild West. With its memorable characters and tense plot, this episode is sure to be a favorite among fans of the Western genre.