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

Rio Arriba County reports 68 syphilis cases per 100,000 residents, well above the US average. Whether it's your first STI test or a routine screening in Truchas, New Mexico, you can choose between same-day testing at some clinics or a planned visit to a lab.

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STD testing near Truchas, NM

3 testing options are listed for Truchas, NM. The nearest, El Centro Family Health, is about 0.6 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.

Community health center 0.6 miles

El Centro Family Health

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El Centro Family Health is a family practice in Truchas whose STI care sits within full-spectrum medicine, so gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, HIV, and hepatitis testing share a roof with ongoing treatment, sliding-scale fees for all, and appointments required. Spanish spoken here.

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Spanish Spoken by Staff, Not Routed Around

When a language barrier means critical questions go unasked, follow-up appointments get skipped and treatment stalls. At El Centro Family Health in Truchas, Spanish is a direct care language: questions about exposure, symptoms, and next steps move through fluent conversation, not across a gap.

Hepatitis C Diagnosis and Treatment, Both Here

Plenty of clinics run a hepatitis C antibody test and leave the rest to someone else, El Centro Family Health in Truchas carries the diagnosis through to treatment on-site, so a reactive result doesn't become an open errand.

Substance-Use Treatment Runs Parallel to STI Care

Leaving substance-use treatment to a separate provider means two schedules, two intake processes, and a gap where neither issue gets fully addressed. El Centro Family Health in Truchas offers both tracks in the same setting, so neither condition waits on the other.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
60 County Rd 75, Truchas, NM 87578
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 13.2 miles

Embudo Medical Clinic

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 8 reviews

Embudo Medical Clinic in Dixon carries federally qualified health center status, which means its STI screening (syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia) is priced on a sliding scale tied to each patient's income, keeping testing costs proportionate rather than fixed.

Sliding-scale
Address
2243 State Road 68, Dixon, NM 87527
Website
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Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 110 reviews
Address
3005 South Saint Francis Drive, Santa Fe, NM 87505 28.0 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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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 Truchas, 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 Truchas, NM

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

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

  • Darrin's Place

    807 Calle Chamisal, Espanola, NM 87532

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
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  • Presbyterian Espanola Hospital Laboratory

    1010 Spruce Street, Espanola, NM 87532

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
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  • Jicarilla Apache Service Unit

    500 North Mundo Road, Dulce, NM 87528

    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 Truchas. 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 Truchas, NM who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 226 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Truchas. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 76 offer telehealth.

  • Nora Lamartine, MD

    Family medicine · 2010 Industrial Park Road, Espanola

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  • Mustapha Abouda, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 1302 Calle De La Merced, Espanola

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  • Andrew Ropp, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 411 South Santa Clara Bridge Road, Espanola

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  • Mario Pacheco, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 5 Petroglyph Circle, Santa Fe

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  • Georgina Leamon, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 1010 Spruce Street, Espanola

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  • Lenard Wagner, MD

    Family medicine · 835 Spruce Street, Espanola

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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 Truchas, NM

No pharmacy near Truchas, 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.

  • Fairview Pharmacy

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 14 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
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  • CVS Pharmacy 14 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 14 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Truchas, 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 Truchas, 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 Rio Arriba County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Rio Arriba County, the county that includes Truchas, compare with New Mexico and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~9% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#4 of 33 New Mexico counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 88% of the state

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

Rio Arriba County New Mexico U.S. ▲▼ = Rio Arriba County vs the state average
Infection Rio Arriba County New Mexico United States
Chlamydia
569.3 227 cases ▲ 9%
523.6 492.2
Gonorrhea
193.1 77 cases ▲ 14%
169 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
67.7 27 cases ▲ 85%
36.6 15.8
Syphilis (early)
12.5 5 cases ▼ 31%
18.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
105.3 42 cases ▲ 37%
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 Rio Arriba County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 6% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 325 650 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Rio Arriba County, chlamydia has risen from 522.8 to 569.3 per 100,000 (9%), gonorrhea has fallen from 213.1 to 193.1 per 100,000 (9%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 9.9 to 67.7 per 100,000 (584%).

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 Truchas, NM

Adults uninsured
22%
No routine checkup
26.6%
No transportation
12.8%
Binge drinking
10.2%
Frequent mental distress
14.5%
Depression
19.5%
Below poverty line
19.8%
Primary-care ratio
2,009 : 1
Rio Arriba County
  • Primary-care shortage score 24 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 61.6
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 76th 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 Rio Arriba County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Rio Arriba County (2023)

People living with HIV
121 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
184

Rio Arriba County HIV care continuum (2021)

Rio Arriba County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2021), against 10.4 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Rio Arriba County residents living with HIV, 67.5% are in care · 67.5% 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 Rio Arriba County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Truchas, NM

Mornings in Truchas often begin with a quiet drive down the winding roads that lead to Los Soldados, where residents start their day with a sense of routine. The community here is largely made up of homeowners who have put down roots, with many families and individuals living in a household with just one or two people.

The local workforce is a significant part of the community's fabric, with a strong labor-force participation rate. Many of these workers have schedules that can be unpredictable, balancing work and family life. For those living in apartments, managing a budget that includes a typical rent payment can be a challenge. Still, a substantial share of households have a higher earning power, which can help with budgeting for essentials.

In this setting, daily life can get busy, especially for those working long hours or managing family responsibilities. The Castillo Gallery and Mesa Borrego offer local spots to unwind, but when it comes to health, having straightforward access to testing can make all the difference, particularly for young adults still forming relationships and building their careers. For those with jobs that keep them busy, the options listed here offer a practical way to fit in a health check around work and other commitments.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Truchas, NM

Walkability 4.2 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.2/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Truchas 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 3 STD & STI testing locations in Truchas, New Mexico, EasySTD

ZIP 87578 snapshot

Residents
278
Median age
66.8
Median income
$39,632

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 87578 area around Truchas: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Truchas alone.

Truchas sits in Rio Arriba County, ZIP 87578. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Los Soldados
  • Mesa Borrego
  • Castillo Gallery

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Rio Arriba 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 Truchas-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 Truchas 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 Truchas, NM

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Santa Fe, NM instead?

Possibly, Santa Fe, NM is close; compare it by distance against El Centro Family Health.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

Medicaid generally covers STD testing.

Can I get tested in Truchas, NM without insurance?

Yes, community and public clinics test the uninsured, with sliding-scale fees.

Which tests are offered near Truchas, NM?

Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Rapid HIV, a full panel covers the common ones.

How common is chlamydia in Rio Arriba County?

About 569 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), above the New Mexico average.

How long do results take near Truchas, NM?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

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.

Should both partners test for chlamydia?

Yes, partners should test and be treated together to avoid passing it back and forth.

Can I trust an at-home result?

Yes, from a reputable lab, confirm any positive with a clinician for treatment.

I tested negative, am I fully in the clear?

Likely yes, if you were past the window period; otherwise retest, and keep up routine screening with new partners.

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