Isleta Casino and Resort here entered into a franchise agreement to become a Hard Rock Hotel & Casino by spring 2010, the Albuquerque Journal reported.
Memorabilia worth $2 million will be going into the property. The casino had been in negotiations with Hard Rock for four years. Isleta opened its new $100 million hotel and resort in July 2008. The property will be the only Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in New Mexico.