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STD Testing in Midway, NM: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Chaves County, New Mexico, reports about 497 chlamydia cases per 100,000 residents, near the US average. Whether you are testing at Midway before starting a new relationship or as part of ongoing care, you may choose clinics that bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees, or private labs that let you pay a flat self-pay price. Options can be found in the list below.

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STD testing near Midway, NM

6 testing options are listed for Midway, NM. The nearest, La Casa Family Health Center, is about 6.7 miles away. Compare 3 community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.

How to read these listings

Listings tagged Community health center are federally funded health centers and rural clinics that treat everyone regardless of insurance or ability to pay: required to bill on a sliding fee scale and provide confidential care, and in many states minors may consent to their own STI testing. A Title X tag flags centers funded for confidential family-planning services; confirm current participation when you call.

Source: CMS FQHC & Rural Health Clinic enrollment files (data.cms.gov), refreshed quarterly. Title X status reflects the latest OPA grantee list.

Community health center 6.7 miles

La Casa Family Health Center

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Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 30 reviews

La Casa Family Health Center in Roswell runs STI testing through a family practice on a sliding scale, with Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance all accepted. The standard panel covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, appointments required, and care available in Spanish.

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Spanish Is the Working Language Here

Many clinics manage Spanish-speaking patients through workarounds that keep the clinician at arm's length from the conversation. At La Casa Family Health Center, Spanish is a native clinical language (the exam, the explanation, the follow-up plan) all conducted directly, without the friction of an intermediary.

Herpes Testing Added to the Standard Four

Gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV are the floor at most STI clinics. Herpes rarely makes it onto the order. La Casa Family Health Center tests for herpes alongside those four, which means you leave with a more complete picture of your status in a single visit.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
1511 South Grand Avenue, Roswell, NM 88203
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Best for free testing 6.8 miles

New Mexico Department of Health

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Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 20 reviews

New Mexico Department of Health in Roswell runs entirely on a sliding-scale fee structure, with most services available at no cost, covering rapid and conventional HIV, hepatitis B and C, TB, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections by appointment.

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Every Service Priced at Zero Dollars

For anyone managing care without insurance or paying entirely out of pocket, New Mexico Department of Health in Roswell eliminates the fee line entirely: testing, treatment, PrEP, and vaccines included. That standing policy means the cost of follow-through never becomes a reason to skip a step.

Full Spanish Service, Built Into the Clinic

Spanish speakers who want to navigate testing, results, and prevention decisions without switching languages mid-conversation will find that New Mexico Department of Health in Roswell delivers care directly in Spanish. That continuity holds across counseling, treatment planning, and PrEP discussions.

PrEP and PEP Available, Reducing Ongoing HIV Risk

New Mexico Department of Health in Roswell prescribes both PrEP and PEP, giving patients a path to sustained HIV prevention that stays within the same clinic where they test and receive counseling. Continuity of care (same provider, same sliding-scale cost) makes maintaining a prevention regimen straightforward.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
200 East Chisum Street, Roswell, NM 88203
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 7.0 miles

La Casa Community Behavioral Health Services Psycho Social Rehab Center

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Rated 4 out of 5 from 4 reviews

La Casa Community Behavioral Health Services Psycho Social Rehab Center, in Roswell, welcomes walk-in patients without an appointment. Federally qualified status anchors its sliding-scale fee structure, tying costs to income. A single visit can cover syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening. No advance scheduling required.

Sliding-scale
Address
1010 South Garden Avenue, Roswell, NM 88203
Website

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When can I test? Exposure-window calculator

Testing too soon can miss an infection. Enter the date of possible exposure to see the earliest a test can reliably detect each STI.

Detection windows for every STI
Infection Earliest reliable test Conclusive after
Chlamydia 7 days after exposure 14 days after exposure
Gonorrhea 7 days after exposure 14 days after exposure
Trichomoniasis 7 days after exposure 28 days after exposure
HIV (NAT / RNA) 10 days after exposure 33 days after exposure
HIV (4th-gen Ag/Ab) 18 days after exposure 45 days after exposure
HIV (antibody) 21 days after exposure 84 days after exposure
Syphilis 21 days after exposure 42 days after exposure
Hepatitis B 21 days after exposure 42 days after exposure
Hepatitis C 56 days after exposure 77 days after exposure
Herpes (HSV) 28 days after exposure 112 days after exposure

Guidance only, confirm timing with a clinician. A negative result before the conclusive date may need a repeat test.

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What will it cost? Estimate your STD test

Typical out-of-pocket ranges by option, actual cost depends on which tests you need.

  • Public / community clinic

    Free HIV testing is common

    $0–$25
  • Private lab (self-pay)

    Never billed to insurance

    $24–$200
  • At-home kit

    Mailed to your door, private

    From $49
  • Doctor / urgent care

    Often $0 preventive with insurance

    $0–$50 copay

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More ways to get tested in Midway, NM

Beyond the dedicated testing centers above: at-home kits by mail, hospital labs certified for STI testing, local clinicians who can order a panel during a regular visit, pharmacies for self-test kits and prescriptions, and online PrEP & treatment.

At-home STD testing in Midway, NM

The nearest testing center is about 7 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Midway, you collect the sample privately, and mail it back to a CLIA-certified lab. Results come online in days, with a clinician available if anything is positive. Same labs as a clinic, no waiting room, and you can read how accurate at-home STD tests are before you order.

Want a free option first? The CDC-supported TakeMeHome (opens in a new tab) program mails free at-home HIV self-test kits, and, in many areas, free STI kits, to your door, with no insurance or payment needed. The paid kits below add broader panels and faster turnaround.

Every kit uses CLIA-certified labs. At-home testing is for screening; a reactive result should be confirmed and treated by a clinician. Prices and panels shown are illustrative and change often, confirm current details on the provider's site.

Other CLIA-certified labs near Midway, NM

Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Chaves County, each lab's town is shown on its card below. Many test through a doctor's order or by appointment rather than walk-in, so call ahead to confirm STD/STI testing and availability before visiting.

  • RIO Pecos Medical Associates

    305 West Country Club Road, Roswell, NM 88201

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Masoud Khorsand-Sahbaie MD

    400 Military Heights Place, Roswell, NM 88201

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
  • Pathology Consultants of New Mexico

    600 North Richardson, Roswell, NM 88201

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Midway. A CLIA certificate records only that a laboratory is federally certified — it does not confirm the site performs STD testing, nor its hours, price or access. Inclusion is not an endorsement; always call to verify.

Clinicians near Midway, NM who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 33 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Midway. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 22 offer telehealth.

  • Donald Wenner, MD

    Urology · 1600 Southeast Main Street, Roswell

  • Brandon Cometti, MD

    Family medicine · 400 North Pennsylvania Avenue, Roswell

  • Evan Nelson, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 204 West 2nd Street, Roswell

  • Patricia Davis, MD

    Family medicine · 1206 West 2nd Street, Roswell

  • Siavash Karimian, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 1621 North Washington Avenue, Roswell

  • Sharon Breit, MD

    OB-GYN · 117 East 19th Street, Roswell

These are registry-listed clinicians, not dedicated STD-testing clinics. CMS records do not independently verify current licensure, testing services, availability, price, or new-patient status. Confirm each detail before booking. Source: CMS Doctors & Clinicians.

Pharmacies near Midway, NM

No pharmacy near Midway, NM publishes an STD-related service or holds a current CLIA testing certificate, so these are simply the closest. Contact a location directly to confirm counter hours, services, prices, and availability before visiting.

  • Kelley Pharmacy

    6.8 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Walgreens 7.1 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Albertsons/Safeway 7.2 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • United Supermarkets

    8.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • CVS Pharmacy 8.7 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Midway, NM.

Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.

PrEP, prevention & online treatment

Testing is one step. For residents of Midway, telehealth covers the rest: HIV-prevention medication (PrEP) and DoxyPEP to lower future risk, and discreet online treatment if a result comes back positive. All prescribed by licensed U.S. clinicians.

Pricing varies by insurance and changes often, confirm on the provider's site. These services are not a substitute for emergency care.

STDs & HIV in Chaves County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Chaves County, the county that includes Midway, compare with New Mexico and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~7% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#10 of 33 New Mexico counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 70% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Chaves County vs New Mexico vs U.S.

Chaves County New Mexico U.S. ▲▼ = Chaves County vs the state average
Infection Chaves County New Mexico United States
Chlamydia
497.2 316 cases ▼ 5%
523.6 492.2
Gonorrhea
88.1 56 cases ▼ 48%
169 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
7.9 5 cases ▼ 78%
36.6 15.8
Syphilis (early)
3.1 2 cases ▼ 83%
18.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
47.2 30 cases ▼ 38%
76.6 29.5

Rates per 100,000 population, 2023. Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county, state & U.S., all-ages basis). Population figures: U.S. Census Bureau ACS. These figures are the latest available surveillance estimates. Bars are scaled to the highest rate shown.

Reading these numbers: reported case rates only count infections that were actually tested for and diagnosed, so they track local screening effort as much as true spread: a higher rate can reflect more testing, a lower one less. Either way, most STIs cause no symptoms, so treat the figures above as context rather than a verdict, and test on the CDC's schedule regardless of how your area looks.

Reported STD rates in Chaves County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 6% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 275 550 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Chaves County, chlamydia has fallen from 538.7 to 497.2 per 100,000 (8%), gonorrhea has fallen from 211.8 to 88.1 per 100,000 (58%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 24.6 to 7.9 per 100,000 (68%).

The 2020 dip reflects reduced pandemic-era screening, not lower transmission. Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county, state & U.S., all-ages basis).

Community health context

What shapes testing access in and around Midway, NM

Adults uninsured
23.6%
No routine checkup
31.8%
No transportation
15.6%
Binge drinking
14%
Frequent mental distress
18.4%
Depression
24.2%
Below poverty line
26.9%
Primary-care ratio
1,616 : 1
Chaves County
  • Primary-care shortage score 15 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 61.1
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 97th percentile nationally

Sources: CDC PLACES (ZIP), County Health Rankings, CDC/ATSDR SVI, HRSA HPSA, HRSA MUA/P, Neighborhood Atlas ADI. Lower insurance coverage, fewer routine checkups, and a thin primary-care ratio all raise the value of low-cost public clinics and at-home testing in Chaves County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Chaves County (2023)

People living with HIV
140 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
6cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
70 · PnR 6.17

Chaves County HIV care continuum (2023)

Chaves County recorded 11.3 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 10.4 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Chaves County residents living with HIV, 79.4% are in care · 66.2% are virally suppressed. Early, routine testing is what moves these numbers: it is the entry point to PrEP, treatment, and viral suppression.

Sources: AIDSVu (Emory/Gilead) · CDC AHEAD · CDC AtlasPlus · CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county care continuum). The CDC recommends everyone aged 13–64 test for HIV at least once: every lab and clinic listed above offers HIV testing, and free rapid HIV testing is available at a local health department.

Pregnant or planning to be?

Congenital syphilis is the fastest-rising STI: what to test, and when

Congenital syphilis, passed from parent to baby in pregnancy, is the fastest-rising STI in the country. U.S. cases climbed from 2,163 in 2020 to 3,882 in 2023. It is almost entirely preventable: the CDC recommends a syphilis test at the first prenatal visit, and every clinic and lab listed for Chaves County tests for syphilis.

Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).

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About Midway, NM

US 285 cuts through Midway as Southeast Main Street, connecting a community where nearly half of all adults are married and households run larger than the national norm: the kind of place where health decisions often get made as a family, weighed against competing schedules, budgets, and obligations. Homeownership here is strong, with most residents settled into the area long-term, which brings stability but also a tendency to defer routine care when daily demands stack up. That tendency is worth examining given Chaves County's STI figures.

With labor-force participation notably lower than national averages and unemployment a real factor for some households, scheduling has to bend around work that may be irregular or hourly, making extended-hours and sliding-scale options among the listings here worth checking first. For a household-centered community near landmarks like Alice Reischman Smith Park and University Park, staying current on screening isn't just individual. It's part of how families in Chaves County keep ahead of transmission rates that the county data already flags as a concern for this region.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Midway, NM

Walkability 8.4 / 20 · Below average

At 8.4/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Midway generally mean driving: plan on a car or rideshare to reach a clinic, and check each listing's hours and phone before you go.

Source: EPA National Walkability Index 2021.

Map of 6 STD & STI testing locations in Midway, New Mexico, EasySTD

ZIP 88203 snapshot

Residents
28,637
Median age
36.1
Median income
$42,067

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 88203 area around Midway: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Midway alone.

Midway sits in Chaves County, ZIP 88203. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Chisums South Springs Ranch
  • Walker Aviation Museum
  • Alice Reischman Smith Park
  • University Park

Major routes

  • US 285 (Southeast Main Street)

STD testing in Midway, NM: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Chaves County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under New Mexico law. If you have symptoms right now, our confidential symptom checker maps them to the tests worth considering.

Who should test, and when

CDC screening schedule + each infection's detection window

Who should get tested, and how often

Based on current CDC screening recommendations.

GroupTestsHow often
Everyone aged 13–64 HIV At least once
Sexually active women under 25 Chlamydia, gonorrhea Every year
Women 25+ with new or multiple partners Chlamydia, gonorrhea Every year
Pregnant people HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B & C, chlamydia Early in pregnancy
Gay & bisexual men (MSM) Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV Every 3–6 months
Anyone who shares injection equipment HIV, hepatitis B & C At least yearly
All adults at least once Hepatitis C At least once

When to test: STD detection windows

Testing too early can return a false negative, confirm timing with a Midway-area provider.

InfectionEarliest reliable testSample
Chlamydia 1–2 weeks Urine or swab
Gonorrhea 1–2 weeks Urine or swab
Trichomoniasis 1–4 weeks Urine or swab
HIV (NAT / RNA) 10–33 days Blood
HIV (4th-gen Ag/Ab) 18–45 days Blood
HIV (antibody) 3–12 weeks Blood / oral
Syphilis 3–6 weeks Blood
Hepatitis B 3–6 weeks Blood
Hepatitis C 8–11 weeks Blood
Herpes (HSV) 4–16 weeks (antibody); swab a sore Blood / swab

What each STD test costs

Medicare reference prices per lab test, a benchmark before you pay out of pocket

These are the federal Medicare reference prices for processing each lab test. Public clinics and the community health centers serving Midway often test free or on a sliding scale; private labs and at-home kits bundle several tests into one fee. Use this as a per-test benchmark before you pay out of pocket, or see the full guide to STD test costs for insurance, free, and at-home options.

TestReference priceCPT / HCPCS
Chlamydia (NAAT) $47.80 87491
Gonorrhea (NAAT) $47.80 87591
Trichomoniasis (NAAT) $47.76 87661
HIV-1/2 antigen/antibody $26.87 87389
HIV-1/2 antibody $22.44 86703
Syphilis (RPR/VDRL) $5.61 86592
Syphilis (treponemal antibody) $17.49 86780
Herpes (HSV NAAT) $47.76 87529
Hepatitis B surface antigen $15.33 87340
Hepatitis C antibody $29.16 86803

Source: Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule, CMS, 2025 rates (data.cms.gov). Reference rate for the lab assay only: a clinic visit, sample collection, or a bundled multi-test panel may cost more. Medicaid and most insurers cover STD screening at no out-of-pocket cost.

Confidentiality & consent in New Mexico

Minor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately

Two things that actually depend on New Mexico law: who can consent, and whether partners can be treated without their own visit. Everything else about testing privately is the same nationwide (see below).

Can a minor consent on their own?

In New Mexico, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

New Mexico permits Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT): if you test positive for chlamydia or gonorrhea, your provider can give you medication (or a prescription) to pass to your partner, no separate exam or appointment needed for them.

Keeping a test private works the same in every state. Whether an STD test shows on insurance (the EOB), how to test anonymously, and self-pay options that leave no insurance trail don’t change by location.

Learn more about confidential STD testing in New Mexico

Source: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.

STD testing FAQs for Midway, NM

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Midway, NM?

There are 3 options within a 30-mile drive.

How much does STD testing cost near Midway, NM?

Free at public clinics. Private labs run about $24 for one test and $139 for a full panel; at-home kits are $49+.

Where can I get tested for free near Midway, NM?

New Mexico Department of Health, about 6.8 mi away, provides free testing.

What's included in a full panel near Midway, NM?

A full panel typically covers chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B and C.

How common is chlamydia in Chaves County?

Chaves County reported ~497 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the New Mexico average.

Can I get PrEP near Midway, NM?

Yes, PrEP, a daily pill that helps prevent HIV in HIV-negative people, is available in the area.

Can someone under 18 get tested in New Mexico without a parent?

In New Mexico, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.

How long do results take near Midway, NM?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

How is trichomoniasis tested near Midway, NM?

A urine test or swab finds trichomoniasis, one of the most treatable STIs.

Should I get tested for herpes near Midway, NM?

Herpes isn't in standard panels unless you have symptoms, a sore can be swabbed, or a blood test discussed with a provider.

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