José Manuel Gallegos (October 30, 1815 – April 21, 1875) was a delegate to the U.S. Congress from the Territory of New Mexico.

Born in Abiquiú, in what is now Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, Gallegos attended parochial schools.

He served as member of the legislative assembly of what was then the territory of Santa Fe de Nuevo México, Republic of Mexico, from 1843 to 1846.

At the time he did not speak English and asked to be permitted a translator on the Floor of the House of Representatives, this request was denied.

This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress