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

Syphilis in San Miguel County, New Mexico, runs about 18% higher than the US average. If you've had a recent risk or simply test on a regular schedule in Tecolotito, New Mexico, you can weigh private labs that charge a flat fee against local clinics which might offer sliding-scale fees or bill insurance. See your options below.

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STD testing near Tecolotito, NM

2 testing options are listed for Tecolotito, NM. The nearest, El Centro Family Health, is about 3.2 miles away. Compare 1 community and public clinic, 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 3.2 miles

El Centro Family Health

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El Centro Family Health, a family practice in Anton Chico, folds STI testing into continuing primary care: with the full standard panel, sliding-scale fees open to anyone, same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, and appointments scheduled in advance. Spanish is spoken here.

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Spanish Spoken by the Clinical Staff Themselves

For anyone whose primary language is Spanish (whether managing a chronic condition, discussing a sensitive result, or weighing a treatment plan) El Centro Family Health conducts that conversation directly, in Spanish, through its own clinical staff. No mediated layer stands between the patient and the provider.

Substance-Use Treatment and STI Care in One Practice

The typical STI clinic addresses the infection and leaves substance-use concerns to another provider entirely. El Centro Family Health treats both, substance-use treatment and STI care sit within the same practice, so patients with overlapping needs aren't split between two separate systems.

Herpes and Hepatitis Testing Beyond the Core Four

For anyone without a regular specialist, or paying out of pocket and wanting answers in a single visit, El Centro Family Health's panel extends to herpes, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB, alongside the standard gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV tests. Broader questions get answered at one appointment.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
1044 La Loma Road, Anton Chico, NM 87711
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday Closed
  • 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
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Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 110 reviews
Address
3005 South Saint Francis Drive, Santa Fe, NM 87505 53.0 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 Tecolotito, 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 Tecolotito, NM

The nearest testing center is about 3 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Tecolotito, 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 Tecolotito, NM

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

  • Alta Vista Regional Hospital Laboratory

    104 Legion Drive, Las Vegas, NM 87701

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
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Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Tecolotito. 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 Tecolotito, NM who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 15 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Tecolotito. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 2 offer telehealth.

  • Ross Bridge, MD

    Family medicine · 275 New Mexico 3 Building, Ribera

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  • Haily Wallace, MD

    Family medicine · 901 Baca Street, Las Vegas

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  • Raymond Ortiz, MD

    Internal medicine · 108 Legion Drive, Las Vegas

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  • Elchin Zeynalov, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 104 Legion Drive, Las Vegas

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  • Frank Gallegos, MD

    Family medicine · 1235 8th Street, Las Vegas

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  • G. Michael Lopez, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 105 Mills Avenue, 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 Tecolotito, NM

No pharmacy near Tecolotito, 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 26 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
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  • Walmart Pharmacy 27 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Route 66 Pharmacy

    34 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 3 closest pharmacies to Tecolotito, 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 Tecolotito, 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 San Miguel County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in San Miguel County, the county that includes Tecolotito, compare with New Mexico and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~28% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#14 of 33 New Mexico counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 58% of the state

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

San Miguel County New Mexico U.S. ▲▼ = San Miguel County vs the state average
Infection San Miguel County New Mexico United States
Chlamydia
405 108 cases ▼ 23%
523.6 492.2
Gonorrhea
131.2 35 cases ▼ 22%
169 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
18.7 5 cases ▼ 49%
36.6 15.8
Syphilis (early)
3.7 1 cases ▼ 80%
18.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
30 8 cases ▼ 61%
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 San Miguel County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 22% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 275 550 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in San Miguel County, chlamydia has fallen from 481.6 to 405 per 100,000 (16%), gonorrhea has fallen from 268.4 to 131.2 per 100,000 (51%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 3.7 to 18.7 per 100,000 (405%).

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 Tecolotito, NM

Adults uninsured
24%
No routine checkup
29.4%
No transportation
13.4%
Binge drinking
11.6%
Frequent mental distress
14.7%
Depression
19.3%
Below poverty line
60%
Primary-care ratio
2,088 : 1
San Miguel County
  • Primary-care shortage score 21 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 59.9
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 99th 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 San Miguel County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in San Miguel County (2023)

People living with HIV
203 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
144

San Miguel County HIV care continuum (2022)

San Miguel County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 10.4 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among San Miguel County residents living with HIV, 81.8% are in care · 77.3% 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 San Miguel County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Tecolotito, NM

Tecolotito takes its name from the Hispano and indigenous heritage woven through San Miguel County: *tecolote* meaning owl in Spanish, a creature of night and watchfulness. That spirit of careful attention extends to health decisions made here, where young adults navigate the choices that shape their lives. Confidential STI testing reflects the same respect for privacy that defines small-town life: what you discuss with a healthcare provider stays there, without gossip or assumption coloring your next encounter at the market or plaza. The testing services listed on this page reach into Tecolotito's everyday reality.

Young people in their late teens through their thirties, a substantial presence in the community, often have the most to gain from routine screening, whether they're starting relationships, managing transitions, or simply staying informed. Clinics in and around Tecolotito make that straightforward: walk in without fanfare, get tested, receive results, and move forward with clarity. Knowing your status is its own form of owl-like wisdom, clear sight in moments when the path ahead matters. The providers available here understand that residents value discretion and directness in equal measure, and they've built their services around both.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Tecolotito, NM

Walkability 3.73 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.73/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Tecolotito 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 2 STD & STI testing locations in Tecolotito, New Mexico, EasySTD

ZIP 87711 snapshot

Residents
821
Median age
30.5

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 87711 area around Tecolotito: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Tecolotito alone.

Tecolotito sits in San Miguel County, ZIP 87711. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Mesa Chupinas
  • Mesita de los Ladrones

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in San Miguel 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 Tecolotito-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 Tecolotito 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 Tecolotito, NM

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Tecolotito, NM?

There is 1 option within a 30-mile drive.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

Yes, Medicaid typically covers it.

Can I get tested in Tecolotito, NM without insurance?

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

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

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

How common is chlamydia in San Miguel County?

San Miguel County reported ~405 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.

How long do results take near Tecolotito, NM?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

What happens after a positive result?

Get treated, notify partners, pause sex until cleared, and follow up, the infection is manageable.

Does a negative test mean I'm safe?

Reassuring if you tested after the window, just retest if it was early, and screen again with new partners.

Does the test site matter for gonorrhea?

Yes, site matters; oral/anal exposure needs a throat or rectal swab, which urine testing won't catch.

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