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

In Grant County, New Mexico, Grant County reports about 15 syphilis cases per 100,000 residents, near the US average. When it's time for an STI test (whether it's your first or a routine screening in Santa Clara, New Mexico) you'll need to balance cost and speed. Both community clinics and private labs are available to you.

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STD testing near Santa Clara, NM

6 testing options are listed for Santa Clara, NM. The nearest, HMS Mining District Clinic, is about 0.3 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 0.3 miles

HMS Mining District Clinic

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HMS Mining District Clinic in Santa Clara carries federal qualification that ties its STI screening fees directly to each patient's income: meaning syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing slide to whatever a household can realistically pay, with no appointment needed to get started.

Sliding-scale
Address
517 East Street, Santa Clara, NM 88026
Website
Community health center 1.5 miles

HMS Cobre Health Clinic

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HMS Cobre Health Clinic in Bayard earns its federally qualified standing partly by tying fees to income: meaning anyone who walks in can receive syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening on a sliding scale, no appointment required.

Sliding-scale
Address
1107 Tom Foy Boulevard, Bayard, NM 88023
Website
Community health center 6.3 miles

HMS Tranquil Skies

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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 7 reviews

HMS Tranquil Skies, in Silver City, earned its federally qualified designation by committing to sliding-scale fees tied directly to household income: meaning the same syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening available to any patient, regardless of what they can pay. No appointment needed to get started.

Sliding-scale
Address
1318 East 32nd Street, Silver City, NM 88061
Website
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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
3851 East Lohman Avenue, Las Cruces, NM 88.5 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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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
4301 East Lohman Avenue, Las Cruces, NM 88.7 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Clinical Pathology Labs

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
2905 Hillrise Drive, Las Cruces, NM 88.7 miles away
  • 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 Santa Clara, 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.

Test from home

At-home STD testing in Santa Clara, NM

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

Also in the area

Other CLIA-certified labs near Santa Clara, NM

Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Grant 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.

  • Fort Bayard Medical Center

    41 Fort Bayard Road, Santa Clara, NM 88026

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Gila Regional Medical Center

    1313 East 32nd Street, Silver City, NM 88061

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
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  • Silver City VA Community Based Clinic

    2950 Leslie Road, Silver City, NM 88061

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Santa Clara. 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.

Local clinicians

Clinicians near Santa Clara, NM who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 23 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Santa Clara. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 4 offer telehealth.

  • Michelle Diaz, MD

    OB-GYN · 1618 East Pine Street, Silver City

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  • Thomas Betjeman, MD

    Family medicine · 1313 East 32nd Street, Silver City

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  • John Stanley, MD

    Family medicine · 1313 East 32nd Street, Silver City

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  • Steffanie Leslie, MD

    Family medicine · 3185 North Leslie Road, Silver City

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  • Jennifer Sabatier, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 1007 North Pope Street, Silver City

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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 Santa Clara, NM

No pharmacy near Santa Clara, 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.

  • Walgreens 5.4 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Albertsons/Safeway 5.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Silver Rexall Drug

    6.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • CVS Pharmacy 6.7 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • The Medicine Shoppe

    7.1 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara, 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 Grant County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Grant County, the county that includes Santa Clara, compare with New Mexico and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~19% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#16 of 33 New Mexico counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 52% of the state

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

Grant County New Mexico U.S. ▲▼ = Grant County vs the state average
Infection Grant County New Mexico United States
Chlamydia
393.1 108 cases ▼ 25%
523.6 492.2
Gonorrhea
83.7 23 cases ▼ 50%
169 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
14.6 4 cases ▼ 60%
36.6 15.8
Syphilis (early)
14.6 4 cases ▼ 19%
18.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
25.5 7 cases ▼ 67%
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 Grant County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 5% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 225 450 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Grant County, chlamydia has risen from 330 to 393.1 per 100,000 (19%), gonorrhea has risen from 78.1 to 83.7 per 100,000 (7%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 14.3 to 14.6 per 100,000 (2%).

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 Santa Clara, NM

Adults uninsured
16.1%
No routine checkup
27.4%
No transportation
9.2%
Binge drinking
12%
Frequent mental distress
14.3%
Depression
20.7%
Below poverty line
6.2%
Primary-care ratio
1,549 : 1
Grant County
  • Primary-care shortage score 18 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 57.3
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 74th 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 Grant County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Grant County (2023)

People living with HIV
153 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
154

Grant County HIV care continuum (2023)

Among Grant County residents living with HIV, 62.9% are in care · 60% 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 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 Grant County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Santa Clara, NM

People heading out toward San Jose Mountain or running errands along US 180 pass through a town where many families have lived for generations, yet Santa Clara also draws young adults and single households seeking stability in Grant County. That mix means STI testing here serves people at different life stages, those establishing themselves in new jobs, others managing long-term relationships, still others navigating single life. Testing in and around Santa Clara listed on this page meets that variety without fanfare; what happens during a visit stays confidential by law, which matters especially in a place where word travels and privacy can't be assumed. The clinics and urgent care facilities serving Santa Clara understand that routine screening isn't something people broadcast. Young adults in particular benefit from straightforward, judgment-free access to testing: whether they're checking in after a new relationship, following a partner's disclosure, or simply staying on top of their health as part of regular care.

Scheduling is often flexible enough to fit around work and family obligations. Santa Clara residents dealing with larger households or complex living situations may find confidentiality even more essential. Testing appointments can be brief and discreet, with results typically shared only with you unless you choose otherwise. The providers listed here know the community and treat testing as routine medical care, nothing more.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Santa Clara, NM

Walkability 5.92 / 20 · Below average

At 5.92/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara, New Mexico, EasySTD

ZIP 88026 snapshot

Residents
1,636
Median age
49.3
Median income
$46,094

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 88026 area around Santa Clara: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Santa Clara alone.

Santa Clara sits in Grant County, ZIP 88026. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • San Jose Mountain
  • Gooseneck Hill
  • Bull Hill
  • Signal Knob
  • Humbolt Mountain
  • Zinc Hill

Major routes

  • US 180 (Silver Heights Boulevard)

Reference

STD testing in Santa Clara, NM: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Grant 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 Santa Clara-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 Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara, NM

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Santa Clara, NM?

There are 3 options within a 30-mile drive.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Santa Clara, NM?

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

Can I get tested in Santa Clara, NM without insurance?

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

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

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

How common is chlamydia in Grant County?

Grant County reported ~393 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 syphilis curable?

Yes, syphilis is cured with antibiotics (usually penicillin), and earlier treatment prevents long-term damage.

Can STDs be treated near Santa Clara, NM?

Many STIs are fully cured with antibiotics; others, like HIV and herpes, are well managed with treatment.

Do routine blood tests include STD testing?

No, standard bloodwork doesn't include STIs unless you ask, so request STD testing specifically.

How do I prevent STDs?

Use condoms, test regularly, get the HPV and hep B vaccines, and ask about PrEP for HIV.

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