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

Chlamydia reports in Mora County run about 46% lower than the U.S. average. If you find yourself looking for a one-time check-up or regular testing in Mora County, New Mexico, we have options. Community and public clinics are often low-cost or free, while private labs tend to offer faster results and more flexible scheduling. Explore the list below to find what might work best for you.

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STD testing near Mora, NM

4 testing options are listed for Mora, NM. The nearest, New Mexico Department of Health, is about 0.9 miles away. Compare 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.

Closest to you 0.9 miles

New Mexico Department of Health

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New Mexico Department of Health in Mora runs on a sliding-scale fee and tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB. With bacterial STIs treated the same visit and appointments required, all available in Spanish.

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Spanish Moves the Visit Forward

Clinical staff here serve patients in Spanish, which means questions about symptoms, treatment instructions, and follow-up steps are exchanged directly. Nothing filtered or delayed. That directness keeps the visit on track from check-in through discharge.

Hepatitis B and C Tested Alongside the Standard Panel

Testing at this clinic covers hepatitis B and hepatitis C in addition to HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and TB, so liver-affecting infections are confirmed or cleared in the same appointment. Hepatitis B can be addressed with vaccination on-site, and hepatitis C infection is managed through the clinic rather than deferred.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
Hwy 518 North Ranger Drive, Mora, NM 87732
Booking
Appointment required
Website
Community health center 3.0 miles

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Administration in Mora welcomes walk-ins for STI screening, no appointment needed to get started. Federally qualified status anchors its sliding-scale fees to household income, so a single visit can cover syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing at a cost calibrated to what patients actually earn.

Sliding-scale
Address
1 Mora Valley Clinic Road, NM 87732
Website
Community health center 3.0 miles

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A safety-net federally qualified health center about 3 miles from Mora. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Sliding-scale
Address
3 Mora Valley Clinic Road, NM 87732
Website
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Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 110 reviews
Address
3005 South Saint Francis Drive, Santa Fe, NM 87505 41.3 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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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 Mora, 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.

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At-home STD testing in Mora, NM

The nearest testing center is less than a mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Mora, 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.

Local clinicians

Clinicians near Mora, NM who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 14 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Mora. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 2 offer telehealth.

  • Martin Ruiz, MD

    Internal medicine · 3 Mora Valley Clinic Road, Mora

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  • Donald Clark, MD

    Family medicine · 3695 Hot Springs Boulevard, Las Vegas

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  • Chandran Vedamanikam, MD

    Family medicine · 1608 7th Street, Las Vegas

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  • Rachel Goodman, MD

    OB-GYN · 600 Mills Avenue, Las Vegas

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  • G. Michael Lopez, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 105 Mills Avenue, Las Vegas

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  • Frank Gallegos, MD

    Family medicine · 1235 8th Street, Las Vegas

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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.

Nearby pharmacies

Pharmacies near Mora, NM

No pharmacy near Mora, 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.

  • Bestcare Pharmacy-Mora

    0.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 24 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 25 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Bestcare Pharmacy Angel Fire

    30 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Mora, NM.

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

Prevention & treatment

PrEP, prevention & online treatment

Testing is one step. For residents of Mora, 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.

STD stats & rates

STDs & HIV in Mora County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Mora County, the county that includes Mora, compare with New Mexico and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~36% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#27 of 33 New Mexico counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 18% of the state

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

Mora County New Mexico U.S. ▲▼ = Mora County vs the state average
Infection Mora County New Mexico United States
Chlamydia
266.8 11 cases ▼ 49%
523.6 492.2
Gonorrhea
48.5 2 cases ▼ 71%
169 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 36.6 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 18.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 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 Mora County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 24% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 225 450 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Mora County, chlamydia has fallen from 429.7 to 266.8 per 100,000 (38%), and gonorrhea has fallen from 143.2 to 48.5 per 100,000 (66%).

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 Mora, NM

Adults uninsured
19.7%
No routine checkup
26.2%
No transportation
10%
Binge drinking
11.2%
Frequent mental distress
12.8%
Depression
17.9%
Below poverty line
31.7%
  • Primary-care shortage score 24 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 47.3
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 62nd 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 Mora County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Mora County (2023)

People living with HIV
137 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
137

Mora County HIV care continuum (2023)

Mora County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 10.4 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Mora County residents living with HIV, 100% are in care · 100% 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 Mora County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Mora, NM

Mora sits in Mora County, New Mexico: a small, rural community, where most residents own their homes, and single adults are a large share of the population. A high share of working-age adults are in the labor force. A clinic visit usually means leaving town, so home test kits and telehealth do a lot of the work here.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Mora, NM

Walkability 4.84 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.84/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Mora 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 4 STD & STI testing locations in Mora, New Mexico, EasySTD

ZIP 87732 snapshot

Residents
969
Median age
47.9
Median income
$66,087

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 87732 area around Mora: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Mora alone.

Mora sits in Mora County, ZIP 87732. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • St. Vrain's Mill
  • Cleveland Roller Mill Museum
  • Eagle Peak
  • Comanche Peak
  • Capulin Hill
  • Mora Lounge

Major routes

  • NM 518 (New Mexico Highway 518)

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Mora 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 Mora-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
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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 Mora 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.

Good to Know

STD testing FAQs for Mora, NM

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Mora, NM?

Yes, several local labs offer same-day walk-in testing; best to call first.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Mora, NM?

Usually yes, it can be billed to insurance, or paid out of pocket at a flat rate.

Can I get tested in Mora, NM without insurance?

Public clinics serve people without insurance, often on a sliding scale.

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

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

How common is chlamydia in Mora County?

Mora County reported ~267 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the New Mexico average.

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.

Is STD testing part of prenatal care?

Pregnancy screening is standard; ask about an early-pregnancy STI panel.

Clinic or at-home test, which is better near Mora, NM?

Clinics give immediate care and treatment; home kits win on convenience and discretion. Either works.

How do I prepare for an STD test near Mora, NM?

Little prep is needed, bring an ID and insurance if you have it, and note your exposure dates and any symptoms; for a urine test, avoid peeing for about an hour beforehand.

How do I tell a partner I tested positive?

Telling recent partners lets them test and treat; many health departments offer confidential partner-notification help.

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