Commissioner Glenn Cutter grew up with a passion for music and professional experience as a rock band drummer from the age of 14. He majored in drama at the University of Arizona. Cutter owns jewelry, antiques, and art gallery businesses in Las Cruces, and is a member of Las Cruces and state arts organizations. He has received the Papen Award from the Doña Ana Arts Council and the 2002 New Mexico State Capitol Arts Legislative Recognition Award.